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Old May 21, 2012 | 08:57 PM
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Default Getting ready to work on the WABCO thingy

I am going to follow the guide and redo the seals (I just got the kit today) and re do the wiring. What should I have to be ready? Tools? Wires? Anything else?

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Old May 21, 2012 | 09:38 PM
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A ratcheting set of flare nut wrenches will make the job a little easier and faster but not required.
Amazon.com: E-Z RED (EZRLW4M) 4 Piece Ratcheting Double Box Flare Nut Wrench Set: Home Improvement
 
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Old May 21, 2012 | 09:46 PM
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so normal wrenches work just fine?
 
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Old May 22, 2012 | 06:52 AM
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you should use a flarenut wrench you can get a nonratching set very cheaply,
the odds are a standard openend wrench will work, but will probably round the flare nuts. buy a cheap set you will find other uses for them.
 
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Old May 22, 2012 | 06:57 AM
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Did you get your codes read, is the ABS module the only problem or are you guessing? Make sure you do get the codes read, there are about 16 different reasons for the 3 Amigos. Also do a full 2 quart brake flush when you are done.
 
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Old May 22, 2012 | 09:59 AM
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Are the flare nut wrenches for the rebuild metric or standard? I only have an SAE set. I've been pricing out a metric set for a while now, just never had a reason to buy one, and notice a lot of sets don't have the 9mm-11mm wrench. Assuming I need a metric set, do I need the 9mm-11mm wrench for this project?
 
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Old May 22, 2012 | 10:20 AM
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did you try harbor frieght in Braintree?
 
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Old May 22, 2012 | 10:28 AM
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and yes you need a 10, 11 & 13mm flair nut wrench, what the hell you are going to need a 10,11 & 12 to replace those 12-year old brake lines anyway.
 
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Old May 22, 2012 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by drowssap
did you try harbor frieght in Braintree?
Thats the set I'm looking at, but it doesn't have the 9mm-11mm wrench. I know its a commonly used wrench, just want to make sure before I invest the $15 that I don't need that specific wrench. Already replaced the brake lines with ABs stainless set.
 

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Old May 22, 2012 | 10:37 AM
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standard metric flair nut wrench will work, I could drop one off after work some night.

I also have a spare Wabco modulator valve rolling around in the back of my Disco next to my spare heads, if you want to do the conversion on myspare one and then just swap them out your welcome too. It might save you some down time.
 
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