Can 90-Degree Brake Line Be Straightened for Installation Clearance

Question:

The current 90° flair fitting on the caliper routes the flex line directly into a cross member on my trailer frame. Can I replace that with a straight one or can I bend the 1inch piece at the flex line without ruining it? Or can I run the bracket on reverse side? Its going on a tri axle boat trailer. This issue is on the center axle only.

asked by: Jesse

Expert Reply:

Yes, you can replace the 90-degree flare fitting with a straight line on your disc brake installation or you can straighten out the bend in the existing 90-degree fitting. There is less risk of crimping the line when you straighten one out than than when you try to put a bend into a straight one but do this slowly and carefully if that is your choice. If you can slide a piece of wire into the line before you apply force to it this will help prevent internal crimping.

expert reply by: Adam R