OK...I'm goin in!, recommendations on brake install??? Options

[RS22b]

OK, got basically everything lined up and ready to go, but before i start on this thing does anyone have any suggestions or tips on stuff to look out for and proper procedure on stuff?

what i need to know for sure is the procedure for bleeding these things bc they have 2 bleeder valves.

THis is the first time in about 25 years that these things are getting replaced. I will be doing the front wheel bearings as well.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

THanks,
Billy

[Eric_Shea]

Any other tips before i go and start ripping things apart???

Have a proper brake line wrench. Treat the rear hard lines with all the care you can. They are NLA and you'll have to make new ones if you flub them up. I like to use a MAPP torch on the fittings and slowly wiggle everything loose. BE VERY CAREFUL not to heat the tube too much and then turn the wrench... a MAPP torch can make those lines like butter. The trick is to get the torch to break apart some of the bonds that exist. Torch - Let it cool a bit - Wiggle making sure the fitting and the brkae line are not bonded - remove fitting. Do this on all your lines. Don't worry about the rubber as you'll be getting new.

The rear rubber lines absolutely SUCK to remove. The trick is: Cut the hose by the upper fitting and use a socket with an extension to get it off. It's still a pain getting the wrench on the hard line but this solves 1/2 the problem.

If you don't have the proper brake line wrench, leave the house now and go to PEP Boys or NAPA or... and get a proper 11mm x 10mm flare wrench. Less than $10 clams and you'll be glad you did.