Brakes on my 87 El Camino

**enio45** · #1 10-28-2023, 01:02 AM

OK, well parts ordered - say next weekend project and see what happens.

Im going to replace the wheel cylinders rear, rear rubber hose and for i also purchased a set of across the axle brake lines - in the event we have issues getting the other lines off easily, ill have a backup plan immediately.

Appreciate all the advice guys!

**Too Many Projects** · #2 10-28-2023, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by enio45

OK, well parts ordered - say next weekend project and see what happens.

Im going to replace the wheel cylinders rear, rear rubber hose and for i also purchased a set of across the axle brake lines - in the event we have issues getting the other lines off easily, ill have a backup plan immediately.

Appreciate all the advice guys!

If you don't have them already get a GOOD set of line wrenches and for that year, they may well be metric. Be patient with the line nuts and work the wrench slowly but firmly. Those nuts round off all too easily.

**Big Block Bill** · #3 10-28-2023, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Too Many Projects

If you don't have them already get a GOOD set of line wrenches and for that year, they may well be metric. Be patient with the line nuts and work the wrench slowly but firmly. Those nuts round off all too easily.

And remember, if you use any heat on them, be careful because the fluid inside the hoses can cause the hoses to explode. Good luck, and stay tuned with your progress. Bill

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