ABS Removal 1G

[drunkin_idiot]

Ok so I'm in the middle of doing the non ABS conversion, and like a moron, I cut the rear brake lines off of the prop valve. Now am I screwed and have to find new lines to go to the rear, or would I be safe getting 3/16 compression fittings and trying to repair the old ones that I cut? Thanks

 

[sexystover]

if you have the tools, re flare them and fix them, if not try a junkyard for the lines or get them made

 

[motozachl]

Try to reflare them first, most auto stores have the kit you can rent for free. If cut too much you can either replace the entire lines or just put in extensions with female adapters

 

[ramsack]

You MUST double-flare them. Most flaring tools suck and are cheap as crap and take a crapload of elbow grease to get a half-ass double flare. I use a press with the cheapo tools instead of the half-ass threaded piece that comes with them. A compression fitting WILL NOT hold brake-line pressure, so don't even attempt it.