How to Properly Replace a Brake Line to Ensure Safety and Functionality on 2009 Cadillac Escalade?

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When replacing brake pipes, the double-walled steel brake pipe should permanently be used to avoid a brake system disuse, and the right deflection and retention of the replacement pipes should be performed using the correct fasteners in original locations. Should the brake pipe be sectioned; use like kind and like size of pipe, replacing fittings to match the original design by using correct size/type of fitting having flares similar to the original design. Start by inspecting the location of the brake pipe whose repair is required and releasing it from retainers as required and a location to section the pipe with adequate clearance for the J 45405 (Pipe Flaring Tool Kit). Measure the length of the pipe to replace and the required length of the flares. For 4.76 mm (3/16 in) diameter pipe, 6.35 mm (0.250 in); for 6.35 mm (1/4 in) diameter pipe, 9.50 mm (0.374 in); and for 7.94 mm (5/16 in) diameter pipe, 12.67 mm (0.499 in). Measure and cut the brake pipe using the pipe cutter provided in the J 45405 to the measured length, then take off the cut pipe and choose the appropriate size of brake pipe and tube nuts. Strip the nylon coating from the end which will flare with the coating stripping tool in the J 45405 while making sure that the metal surface is not gouged and chamfer the inside and outside diameter using the de-burring tool from the J 45405. Scrub the brake pipe along with the J 45405 of all contaminants, and prepare the dies for flaring by choosing the right die set. Push the pre-prepared end of the pipe into the die cage, and set the die in direction of the clamping screw and continue with the forming mandrel to creat the flare and the finishing cone so that the product gets an appropriate shape. After relieving dies, check the flare diameter: Pipe thickness of 4.76 mm (3/16 in), 6.35 mm (1/4 in), and 7.94 mm (5/16 in) diameter pipe have geometrical mean thickness of 6.74-7.10 mm (0.265-0.279 in), 8.57-9.27 mm (0.344-0.358 in), and 10.42-10.79 mm (0.410-0.425 in), respectively. Use a brake pipe bending tool to shape the new pipe, when required, keep a clearance of 19mm (3/4in), from moving parts, install it in appropriate unions, mount it to retainers and, lastly bleed the hydraulic brake system and ultimately check any remaining leaks by integrating the engine and depressing the brakes with help.

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