Fixing a brake line, hard line
09-27-2006, 07:29 PM
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Fixing a brake line, hard line
On my other car I have a brake line that has a hole in it and leaks fluid when I hit the brakes. Can you patch a hard line at all? Just wondering because the connections are rusted on there but the rest of the line is good. Also, any ideas on how to remove the ends then since they are kind of rusted on?
09-27-2006, 08:07 PM
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NEVER try to patch a brake line!! EVER.
You need to replace the line. It'd be in your best interest to replace the connections while you're at it and then use never-cease on them so if you ever need to get them off down the line it'll be easier.
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You need to replace the line. It'd be in your best interest to replace the connections while you're at it and then use never-cease on them so if you ever need to get them off down the line it'll be easier.
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09-27-2006, 08:23 PM
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aside from cutting out the damaged tube, flaring the new ends for hose connections, and patching in some break hose; no. Don't mess around with a safety item like that.
09-27-2006, 09:13 PM
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I just have a small pin hole that is bad, the rest is fine. I am going to get a hard line with high pressure fittings to put it in. I would just do the whole line but that is only bad part.
09-28-2006, 11:22 AM
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Not too long ago I was doing the Rennbay Brake upgrade on my car. Turned out that the front PS line fitting was all rounded, rusted, and seized up! Though not a hole, the line had to be replaced.
I had never attempted to fix anything like this myself before, but with a trip to the local Pep Boys (of all places) with what was left of the old line I got 2 replacement pieces and a tubing bender. Not difficult at all!
The big questions is which line has the hole, therefore how much line are you replacing? If it's a relatively short one and you aren't afraid of working on your own brakes, ths should be easy.
I had never attempted to fix anything like this myself before, but with a trip to the local Pep Boys (of all places) with what was left of the old line I got 2 replacement pieces and a tubing bender. Not difficult at all!
The big questions is which line has the hole, therefore how much line are you replacing? If it's a relatively short one and you aren't afraid of working on your own brakes, ths should be easy.
09-28-2006, 12:26 PM
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You can splice in a new peice but to do it properly you'll need a double flare tubing kit. And in order to flare the exisitng brake line(s) where you cut it, you will need access. If it's in a tight spot you will probably have to remove the lines in order to flare them properly. Do a search on 'double flare tools' and you'll find what is needed.
