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It`s a PITA, but you can do it without dropping... (archive)
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Posted by John A on May 26, 2002 at 18:20:59:

In Reply to: Anyone install stainless steel brake lines? posted by Dave on May 26, 2002 at 02:42:58:

...the subframe. Working with a long open end wrench, you can just barely get the front of the inner hoses loose. I reached in front of the subframe to do it. Some have done it with a crowfoot wrench, reaching over the top of the subframe.
John
88 ///M3 Cinnabar

If so, is it possible to get all the rear lines replaced without dropping the rear subframe? I don't see any way to get them out, but I thought I would check before going through the work of removing the subframe. I have all the suspension components out for the suspension swap, so it should not be that much more work...

Also, any thoughts on regular stainless steel brake lines compared to the teflon/plastic coated ones? I have heard that the coated lines keep the steel from eventually damaging the internal rubber lines. Should I return/sell my existing lines and get the coated ones?

Thanks!
Dave




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