Replacing brake lines on 3rd gen

I just picked up some extended brake lines for front and rear from headstrongoffroad. When I disconnect the soft line from the truck, will the brake fluid just run out of the hard line until it’s empty? If so, how do I stop the brake fluid from leaking out while I’m installing the new lines? Thanks!

 

I used to use golf tees , not sure if they fit Tacoma .

 

You will have to plug them with something

 

Typically a bit will run out but not till it's empty. With the reservoir closed, the diameter of the line is small enough and the fluid has enough surface tension that you typically don't loose too much. That said, it's still a good idea to top up the reservoir and then plug or cap any open lines. Even a plastic bag taped tightly over it will do the trick. When you're done just give it a good bleed and you'll be all set.

 

get the new line on as quick as possible. Anything you put on there to temporarily stop the leak means you'll be fiddling around with it twice and you'll be losing fluid regardless.

 

I got a pack of these from Autozone for a couple bucks that were various sizes. One of the sizes worked perfectly.

 

Foam earplugs, in a pinch.

 

I'm with this guy, I've tried plugging brake lines when I replace them before and then it just takes to long. Break the fasteners loose but not loose enough to leak first, undo the harder to access fastener and then the easier one, pull the old line and install the new line. You have to bleed the brakes after doing this anyways.
Remember DO NOT get brake fluid on your pads, they will absorber it and it screws with how they handle the heat. When ever I'm replacing a caliper/cylinder I take the pads off the vehicle for that wheel and spray the fuck out of the areas brake fluid gets onto.
Also make you get new crush washers.