HELP!!!!

Dillyumpshous · 05-07-2006, 03:19 AM

i was gonna put on my springs and shocks but got stuck......
i got stuck on how to take the break line off. is there a way to go around it or somehow take it off??? this was the front.

WoRR Pyro · 05-07-2006, 04:27 AM

You need to pull the clip to get it off of the shock absorber. Other than that, you're going to pull the knuckle anyway, You'll need to zip tie that up so you don't break the lines.. Otherwise, I'm not certain what you're talking about -__-;;

PHOENIX · 05-07-2006, 08:52 PM

i know what your talking about

You will actually need to cut the metal bracket holding in the brake line, pull it out, and when you put it back on, slide the brake line back into the bracket, put the clips in, and zip tie it down.

Here is a "how to" with pictures
http://www.turbomr2.com/MR2/HowTo/Su...ingStrut-1.HTM

erioshi · 05-15-2006, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PHOENIX

i know what your talking about

You will actually need to cut the metal bracket holding in the brake line, pull it out, and when you put it back on, slide the brake line back into the bracket, put the clips in, and zip tie it down.

Here is a "how to" with pictures
http://www.turbomr2.com/MR2/HowTo/Su...ingStrut-1.HTM

I hate that how-to! Or at least the part that recommends cutting the brake line anchors on the strut housings.

The MR2 I picked up had that done and the brake line never locks in correctly now. It's passable, but eventually I will need to dump those strut housings for some that haven't been butchered.

The best way is to remove the line from the brake caliper and then unclip the lock on the strut housing. After that just pull the line free of the housing. If you do remove the brake lines, then all 4 brakes will need to be carefully bled before the car is roadworthy again.

Dillyumpshous · 05-15-2006, 04:52 PM

i did mine easy... what i did was take the clip out then i cut the bracket. now what you do is BEND the bracket from where you cut it. heres a pic.

bend either side down and the other up. i use pliars to do that. to put it back repeat same steps backwards. put the clip back in and your done. no need for zip ties.

Ncturnal · 05-15-2006, 05:17 PM

Same here. Bent mine.

erioshi · 05-15-2006, 09:31 PM

*crys* Poor brackets - they will never be as straight or as strong again...

That is the easy way to do it if you're not comfortable with removing the brake lines.

05-07-2006, 03:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
Dillyumpshous ALL MOTOR Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 139 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	HELP!!!! i was gonna put on my springs and shocks but got stuck...... i got stuck on how to take the break line off. is there a way to go around it or somehow take it off??? this was the front.

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Ncturnal Google Ron Paul Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 6,842 Thanks: 91 Thanked 115 Times in 100 Posts Blog Entries: 6 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (33/100% )	Same here. Bent mine. __________________ Brian - My MR2Trader Ads - Click here for order or shipping status if you've bought something from me recently. Technical Questions - Please post them on the forums. Others who may have the same problem don't benefit from a PM exchange. If you wish to have my input I have no problem with a PM containing a link to a thread you have already posted.

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05-07-2006, 04:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
WoRR Pyro Slo Skills Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NoCal (Bay Area) Posts: 549 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	You need to pull the clip to get it off of the shock absorber. Other than that, you're going to pull the knuckle anyway, You'll need to zip tie that up so you don't break the lines.. Otherwise, I'm not certain what you're talking about -__-;;

05-07-2006, 08:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
PHOENIX Beams Owners Group Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tachikawa, Japan Posts: 7,254 Thanks: 71 Thanked 216 Times in 163 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (39/100% )	i know what your talking about You will actually need to cut the metal bracket holding in the brake line, pull it out, and when you put it back on, slide the brake line back into the bracket, put the clips in, and zip tie it down. Here is a "how to" with pictures http://www.turbomr2.com/MR2/HowTo/Su...ingStrut-1.HTM

05-15-2006, 04:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dillyumpshous ALL MOTOR Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 139 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	i did mine easy... what i did was take the clip out then i cut the bracket. now what you do is BEND the bracket from where you cut it. heres a pic. bend either side down and the other up. i use pliars to do that. to put it back repeat same steps backwards. put the clip back in and your done. no need for zip ties.

05-15-2006, 09:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
erioshi Cage Fighter Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 245 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	crys Poor brackets - they will never be as straight or as strong again... That is the easy way to do it if you're not comfortable with removing the brake lines.