DORMAN 919-129 Stainless Steel Brake Line Kit Instruction Manual

DORMAN 919-129 Stainless Steel Brake Line Kit

Product Information

Specifications

• Product Name: Various Brake Line Kit
• Manufacturer: Dorman Products, Inc.
• Part Number: Not specified
• Material: Metal
• Includes: Brake lines with large radius shipping bends, brake line straightening tool

Product Usage Instructions

Pre-Installation Steps

• Before starting the installation process, ensure that you have all the necessary tools and parts required for the job.
• Check the compatibility of the brake lines with your vehicle model.

Installation Process

1. Start by identifying the location of each brake line using the part number tags provided.
2. Straighten out any shipping bends indicated by red stickers on the brake lines before installation.
3. Use the brake line straightening tool included in the kit to help straighten out any bent sections.
4. Avoid kinking or damaging the brake lines during installation.
5. Adjust or bend the line configuration if needed to prevent chafing or rub-through.
6. Tighten all fittings to factory specifications after starting them by hand.

Post-Installation Steps

• Inspect all areas of line contact to ensure there are no chafing or rub-through possibilities.
• Make any necessary adjustments to the line configuration.

Brake System Bleeding

• Refer to the vehicle service manual for the proper brake system bleeding procedure.
• Bleed the hydraulic brake system after installing the new brake lines.

FAQ

• Q: What should I do if a brake line is kinked or damaged during installation?
• A: If a brake line is kinked or damaged while removing shipping bends, it must be replaced before installation to ensure the proper functioning of the brake system.
• Q: How can I contact Technical Support for assistance?
• A: For technical assistance, please call our Technical Support team at 1-866-933-2911. Our team of certified automotive experts will be happy to help you with any questions or issues you may have.

Introductions

• The brake lines in this kit may appear different from the vehicle’s original lines.
• The lines may have slightly different shapes and bends but are designed to be a direct replacement.
• Some original lines may use flexible hose sections near the master cylinder and brake proportioning valve.
• The replacement lines in this kit use solid lines instead of metal flexible hose sections.
• Start all fittings by hand before tightening to factory specifications.
• The replacement brake lines may have additional large-radius shipping bends.
• Lines with additional shipping bends will have stickers on either side of each shipping bend.
• Carefully straighten the section of the line between the stickers to remove the shipping bend.
• CAUTION: Take care not to kink or damage brake lines.
• If a brake line is kinked or damaged while removing shipping bends, it must be replaced before installation.
• Each line will have a tag with a part number; this tag also indicates the location of the line on the vehicle to help aid in installation.
• Brake line straightening tool included with the part can be used to aid in straightening out shipping bends.
• Inspect all areas of line contact for any possibilities of chafing or rub-through.
• Adjust or bend line configuration if needed to avoid potential chafing areas.
• Consult the vehicle service manual for the brake system bleeding procedure, then bleed the hydraulic brake system.

Instructions

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

• Always wear proper safety equipment when performing repairs.
• Ensure at your point of purchase that this part fits your exact vehicle configuration.
• Reference the appropriate service manual for your vehicle. If you do not have a service manual and do not have the training or experience to perform the necessary procedures correctly, seek the services of a qualified technician.

Dorman Products, Inc. Corporate Office and Customer Service: 1-800-523-2492.
Disclaimer: It is impossible in these instructions to account for all possible circumstances or situations that you may experience when attempting to install this product. Please consult with a qualified auto technician before attempting to perform any work you are not qualified to do. Automobiles can be hazardous to work on; be sure to take all necessary safety precautions. Failure to do so may result in property damage or personal injury. Certain motor vehicle standards and performance requirements may apply to your motor vehicle (such as Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). Be sure that your work is performed under such standards and that you do not disable any motor vehicle safety features.

CONTACT

NEED HELP?

• Please call our Technical Support team for assistance from our team of certified automotive experts.
• 1-866-933-2911

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