OEM 2004 Chevrolet Corvette Brake Line

2004 Chevrolet Corvette Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the brake line using the J29803-A ISO Flaring Kit on 2004 Chevrolet Corvette?

  A: Replace the brake pipe with steel tubing from J29803-A ISO Flaring Kit and use double-walled steel to stop brake system breakdowns. Buy the required tubing and steel fittings of proper size and measure the old pipe length with a string then add 1/8 inch (3 mm) for each ISO flare to find the exact new tubing length. Fit the tube ends first and attach the hardware. Use a de-burring tool to cut angled edges on both pipe surfaces. Put the brake tube and flaring tool through a cleaning process followed by encompassing the flaring tool body in a vise. Choose the suitable collet and shaping mandrel set according to the pipe size then insert the selected mandrel into the tool body. Tighten the forcing screw until it touches the mandrel but turn it back one complete turn afterward. Put the clamping nut over the brake pipe and position it in the proper collet with 19 mm (3/4 inch) of brake tube visible at both ends. Put the collet into the tool body until the brake pipe contacts the forming mandrel surface then tighten the locking nut firmly. Turn the forcing screw until it hits the bottom if the tool but do not exceed this pressure level. Take the clamping nut out of the tool body in order to separate the clamping nut and collet from the flare. End your work by fixing the new pipe with the old to leave space of 19 mm (3/4 inch) between moving parts.