Brake/Fuel lines

[Thormx331]

Ive searched here and other honda forums and all google and havent found my answer before I start.

To avoid getting hit i had to get on the brake pretty hard resulting in me blowing a rusted brake line. I went under to replace it and there is a cover over the brake and fuel lines (#32,33 in the link) all ive read is that you have to break it off which i would prefer not to do or some have cut around it, again dont want to do that.

http://www.thehondapartsstore.com/herson/jsp/prddisplay.jsp?inputstate=5&catcgry1=ACCORD&catcgry2=2001&catcgry3=2DR+EX+(V6)&catcgry4=KA4AT&catcgry5=FUEL+PIPE+(1)&ListAll=All&vinsrch=no&systemcomp=&vinnoT=&trim=&trans=&view=normal

I know people here have replaced with ss lines so hopefully you can help. I work 7 days a week and this is my daily driver. I got off for today so thats all the time i have.

 

[RedRyder]

People replace the rubber caliper lines at each corner with stainless steel lines. If one of the main lines blew, then you just need an OEM replacement. As for the covers, get under the car and tinker with it to see what removal entails.

 

[BlkCurrantKord]

Just pull that cover off and leave it off. It traps moisture against those lines. Just go to your local parts store and buy the correct type of line, some fittings, and splice it in.

 

[Thormx331]

thanks for the quick help guys. I got the plastic nuts off but im just trying to avoid breaking a fuel line but will probably replace all.

Is it safe to splice the rusted hard line (being there is only a 2 foot section of rust)? I figured I would want that line whole.

thanks again

 

[BlkCurrantKord]

Yes it's safe. People have been splicing brake lines for years.

 

[LX_F23A1]

I just got done parting out the old fuel line covers also...dont worry about the fuel lines, they are really thick, they wont burst on you that easily

 

[Thormx331]

I decided to just take the cover off completely like suggested. I put new lines in for both back brakes but still think the fuel lines should be replaced.

LX F32A1- were yours corroded or rusted at all where the cover had held onto the fuel lines? theres some rust on mine and feel after another winter in new york they are going to need replaced.

 

[Thormx331]

Well i did break one of the fuel lines. Been smelling gas for the past couple days but had to put the car on hold due to getting my wisdom teeth out. It drips fuel pretty constant while running and will have a hard time starting because of the lack of fuel in the line. I will replace the lines within a few weeks but i live in NY and it snowed and im still not feeling well enough to sit under the car and i have family in town.

Sorry to bore you, my question is there a quick fix for now? I also didnt know what the pressure in the line was. I didnt think it could be that much.

 

[001Stunna]

You can take off the cover for the brake lines/fuel lines without breaking it. There is 3 nuts that hold it up from underneath and one by the evap canister I believe. You got to be careful when lowering it down though so you do not snap the lines however.

You can patch brake lines, and it is usually the line that runs underneath that rusts. Do not use simple compression fittings though. The proper way would be cut the bad part with a small tube cutter; use sand paper to clean the end of the line, double flare the old line and new line and join them together using a flare nut and a union. You MUST bleed your brakes after this.

As for fuel line, you can cut the bad part, use some sand paper to roughen and clean about 10cm of line on both sides of the cut and either do the same and double flare it or use rubber fuel line/hose. Use fuel line clamps on each side of the rubber patch and overlap the rubber line at least 5-7cm on each side. Install minimum 2 clamps on each side for a total of 4 minimum clamps. Use fuel line clamps as they distribute the force evenly. To get the rubber line over the metal line you can submerge it in a pot of hot water first. DO NOT cut fuel lines with any power tool that can cause sparks. Use a hand tube cutter.

Grab rubber fuel line that is 5/16". I'd strongly recommend the Gates barricade with greenshield technology...good for up to 225psi but our fuel pumps will never get even close to that..
The brake lines underneath i believe are 3/16". DO NOT use rubber or clamps on the brake lines

 

[Thormx331]

thanks for the quick reply. All my brake lines are replaced now but when i took the cover off i must have cracked a fuel line. Ill try using the rubber fuel line for now like you suggested. I know theres 3 fuel lines with all different psi. Is this safe for each line?