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The Weekend Brake Refresh: Bleeding, Flaring and Hard-Line Work Without a Machine Shop

Old brake lines rust from the inside, and decades-old fluid has absorbed water. Replacing hard lines and flushing the system is a weekend job you can do at home with the right tools. If you are also converting drums to discs, those kits are vehicle-specific: confirm your year, make and model on Summit's listing first, then come back here for the tools to finish the job.

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    Summit Racing Equipment sells performance and restoration parts, tools and shop equipment for street cars, hot rods and classics. Every pick on this Site links to its listing at Summit.

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