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Repairing rusty brake hardline- 996 C4

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So I believe the repair consists of buy section of new tubing , cut old back to " clean " and then flare everything .
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Replace rotors and pads along

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At the same time I will replace rotors and pads along with soft lines to get everything up to snuff .
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So I believe the repair consists of buy section of new tubing , cut old back to " clean " and then flare everything .
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Repairing rusty brake hardline- 996 C4

Replace rotors and pads along

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At the same time I will replace rotors and pads along with soft lines to get everything up to snuff .
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hello I recently purchased a 1999 Porsche 996 C4 and one of the hard brake lines in the rear is quite rusty . It is driver's side and fairly accessible . A little online research says the line is 3/16 diameter . So I believe the repair consists of buy section of new tubing , cut old back to " clean " and then flare everything . Is that it in a nutshell ? All other lines look good . At the same time I will replace rotors and pads along with soft lines to get everything up to snuff . And will flush/bleed with new fluid . I have watched a few videos so I think I got this but any tips/suggestions anyone has is appreciated .

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Just buy a new line from Porsche.By the time you buy the correct tool from Snap-On and learn how to make a proper flare you are better off buying the correct part that is pre-bent to shape.The front & rear systems operate at 1200-1300 lbs. of hydraulic pressure.Just a suggestion.Ciao Fred

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