1998 Ford Contour Brake Line & AC Connector Repair -Fixing it Forward

Here is the second installment of the 1998 Ford Contour Fixing it Forward project. In this video I repair the AC connector going to the compressor clutch. In addition I diagnose a bad blower motor. I also repair the rusted brake line that was leaking. I do NOT recommend the use of compression fittings on replacement brake lines. This is why I used a double union flare. It would have been nice if my Harbor Freight flare tool was able to do the job, but instead I got a good workout for my pecks with the Eastwood tool. I wish they made a more portable version of it.

Anyway, I hope this video provides some enlightenment as well as entertainment.

Camera: Brian Kast

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Tools

Power Probe:

Power Probe PP219FT Power Probe II Diagnostic Tool Kit
http://www.jbtoolsales.com/power-probe-pp219ft-power-probe-ii-diagnostic-tool-kit#oid=1002_1

Tubing Cutter:

Performance Tool W700C Mini Tubing Cutter
http://www.jbtoolsales.com/performance-tool-w700c-mini-tubing-cutter#oid=1002_1

Eastwood Flare Tool:

Eastwood Pro Brake Tubing Flaring Tool
http://www.eastwood.com/professional-brake-tubing-flaring-tool.html/?srccode=carguy&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=etcg

Eastwood Line Bending Tool:

Eastwood Brake Line Forming Tool
http://www.eastwood.com/professional-brake-tubing-flaring-tool.html/?srccode=carguy&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=etcg

Mini Bolt Cutters:

Knipex 7101200 8″ Lever Action Bolt Cutter
http://www.jbtoolsales.com/knipex-7101200-8-lever-action-bolt-cutter#oid=1002_1

Traxion Rolling Tool Chair:

Traxion 2-700 ProGear Mechanic’s Seat
http://www.jbtoolsales.com/traxion-2-700-progear-mechanics-seat#oid=1002_1

Zep Penetrating Oil:

ZEP Super Rust Breaker
http://www.zepautomotive.com/product/Super-Rust-Breaker

Brake Union Kit:

K Tool 04029 Brake Line Union 3/16- Qty 5
http://www.jbtoolsales.com/k-tool-04029-brake-line-union-3-16-qty-5#oid=1002_1

Snap-on Line Wrenches:

Set, Wrench, Metric, Flare Nut Double End, 6-Point (6 pcs.) (9 to 21 mm)
https://store.snapon.com/Double-End-mm-chrome-Set-Wrench-Metric-Flare-Nut-Double-End-6-Point-6-pcs-9-to-21-mm–P630591.aspx

Mac long wrenches:

MAC 5-PC. Metric High Performance Long Double Box Wrench Set – 12-PT
http://www.mactools.com/en-us/Wrenches/Double-Box-End-Wrench-Sets/SBHFM52PA/5-PC-Metric-High-Performance-Long-Double-Box-Wrench-Set-12-PT-

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