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1957 - replacing flexible brake lines

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I will be replacing the three flexible brake lines on my 1957. I have the lines from CASCO. The shop manual doesn't say much about replacing the lines. Does anyone have any tips or tricks you could share with me? I have the lines but no other parts. Do I need anything else? Thanks, Vern

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I will be replacing the three flexible brake lines on my 1957. I have the lines from CASCO. The shop manual doesn't say much about replacing the lines. Does anyone have any tips or tricks you could share with me? I have the lines but no other parts. Do I need anything else? Thanks, Vern
You also might consider the line from the booster to the frame also.
 
Get yourself a set of line wrenches from your local auto parts store. The fittings are soft and can be easily rounded off.
 
I will be replacing the three flexible brake lines on my 1957. I have the lines from CASCO. The shop manual doesn't say much about replacing the lines. Does anyone have any tips or tricks you could share with me? I have the lines but no other parts. Do I need anything else? Thanks, Vern

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doug7740
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Ugh. Thanks Doug7740. I should have asked this question before I ordered all the other parts. Oh Well, I get a little more time before tackling this job. Cars are biting me right now. This one has been at the shop for 4 months now; mostly waiting for parts. Vern
 

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I know what you mean, I started this project in March and just finished it yesterday.

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Where the lines require the brass sealing washer, they may be included with the line. But you should be able to get them locally.
 
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