cracked metal brake line....
06-10-04, 11:50 PM
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cracked metal brake line....
so i've found a leak om the metal part of the pass. front brake line, right before it goes into the caliper...
what should i do? could i JB weld it? or use 'quick steel'?
damn, this sucks. i was so close to getting her back on the road again...
what should i do? could i JB weld it? or use 'quick steel'?
damn, this sucks. i was so close to getting her back on the road again...
06-11-04, 12:13 AM
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*waves to Sesshoumaru* Thought I recognized that nick from somewhere.
Yea. What he said. Don't screw around with trying to patch up brake lines. Replace them. It's not worth saving $20 if the patch fails on the highway and you lose your car or even your life.
-=Russ=-
*waves to Sesshoumaru* Thought I recognized that nick from somewhere.
Yea. What he said. Don't screw around with trying to patch up brake lines. Replace them. It's not worth saving $20 if the patch fails on the highway and you lose your car or even your life.
-=Russ=-
06-11-04, 12:25 AM
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Or someone elses live. Driving is a privledge, not a right. Be considerate of the other people on the road and stop being a cheap *** and buy the right **** to fix yo ****! Bi-otch!
But yeah, the SS lines are nice. They are supposed to make the pedal feel tight cause they don't have that little bit of expansion like the rubber lines do.
But yeah, the SS lines are nice. They are supposed to make the pedal feel tight cause they don't have that little bit of expansion like the rubber lines do.
06-11-04, 12:29 AM
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and don't talk to me about putting people's lives in danger!
my car has been down for almost 6 ******* weeks because it was too unsafe in the first place. people have fucked me over more than once to get the parts i've needed!i just want to get back on the road and look for a brake shop so i can have my car fixed!
once again... THE METAL LINE!
my car has been down for almost 6 ******* weeks because it was too unsafe in the first place. people have fucked me over more than once to get the parts i've needed!i just want to get back on the road and look for a brake shop so i can have my car fixed!
once again... THE METAL LINE!
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06-11-04, 12:40 AM
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ah yes
metal will be cheaper
rust or just a pin hole?
go to a parts store and if it's not a curved area you dont' need a bender (non-tech term)
get teh segment length you need and get a flanging tool (they cheap)
self explanitory. The parts store will help u out.
metal will be cheaper
rust or just a pin hole?
go to a parts store and if it's not a curved area you dont' need a bender (non-tech term)
get teh segment length you need and get a flanging tool (they cheap)
self explanitory. The parts store will help u out.
06-11-04, 12:49 AM
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no biggie
straigh is easy
you'll basically cut the section out
get a section from the store the same size (hopefully
)
they will have two male compression fittings.
You need to buy two female one.
Put them on both ends of the cut line and flare them out with the tool.
then its' jsut screw the line in.
straigh is easy
you'll basically cut the section out
get a section from the store the same size (hopefully
)they will have two male compression fittings.
You need to buy two female one.
Put them on both ends of the cut line and flare them out with the tool.
then its' jsut screw the line in.
06-11-04, 11:30 AM
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Not a good idea to use compression fittings on brakes lines. Illegal in most states, too. Replacing the entire length of that line is the safe and sensible method. "Good enough" isn't good enough when it comes to brakes. Do it right.
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Ok, two things.
1. SS lines will not fix your problem.
2. Goto Poop boys and ask for 10mmx1.0 metric end brake lines. They should have a selection of lengths. Find one close in length to the hardline, remembering that the bends will take some length away. Using a tubing bender, bend the line to fit.
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1. SS lines will not fix your problem.
2. Goto Poop boys and ask for 10mmx1.0 metric end brake lines. They should have a selection of lengths. Find one close in length to the hardline, remembering that the bends will take some length away. Using a tubing bender, bend the line to fit.
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06-11-04, 11:52 AM
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where did all this talk about SS brake lines come into play? i know that this has nothing to do with my problem. from now on all SS brake line talk is banned from this thread
ok, i have a question. where can i get/find someone who has a tubing bender?
ok, i have a question. where can i get/find someone who has a tubing bender?
06-11-04, 12:14 PM
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Just a counterpoint:
Don't some SS brake lines replace the rubber tube AND the short metal line that screws into the caliper? If that's the case, then it will solve his problem. If not, then just ignore me!
That being said, I'll echo most other people's comments that you should just replace that hard line.
Chances are that this problem was cause by the line rusting from the inside out. This happens over time when the brake fluid isn't changed. The fluid starts to absorb water (you can see that it's all dark) and we all know what happens with water and metal! - That's right, rust. This happened on my winter car. When I took the line off the car and cut it in half, the inside was all rusty and crappy looking, while the outside looked great!
So make sure that flushing your brake fluid is part of your maintenance routine!
Don't some SS brake lines replace the rubber tube AND the short metal line that screws into the caliper? If that's the case, then it will solve his problem. If not, then just ignore me!
That being said, I'll echo most other people's comments that you should just replace that hard line.
Chances are that this problem was cause by the line rusting from the inside out. This happens over time when the brake fluid isn't changed. The fluid starts to absorb water (you can see that it's all dark) and we all know what happens with water and metal! - That's right, rust. This happened on my winter car. When I took the line off the car and cut it in half, the inside was all rusty and crappy looking, while the outside looked great!
So make sure that flushing your brake fluid is part of your maintenance routine!
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The non-metric line will work as well. The part that you tighten with a wrench is 3/8" diameter. I'm not sure what the lines themselves are, 3/16"? Any auto parts store will have these. Bring your caliper and old line to the store to compare.
You do not need a tubing bender. If you are carefull you can use your hands to create wide diameter bends and route it to the caliper. Ensure that there is proper clearance when you turn the tire. Again do not overbend the tubing or you may pinch it. While benders may be cheap, they're not always easy to fine. (I couldn't get one)
Why is it that everytime we get into a discussion about brakes everyone says "get SS lines, that's your problem"?
You do not need a tubing bender. If you are carefull you can use your hands to create wide diameter bends and route it to the caliper. Ensure that there is proper clearance when you turn the tire. Again do not overbend the tubing or you may pinch it. While benders may be cheap, they're not always easy to fine. (I couldn't get one)
Why is it that everytime we get into a discussion about brakes everyone says "get SS lines, that's your problem"?
06-11-04, 03:38 PM
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Originally posted by Snrub
The non-metric line will work as well. The part that you tighten with a wrench is 3/8" diameter. I'm not sure what the lines themselves are, 3/16"? Any auto parts store will have these. Bring your caliper and old line to the store to compare.
You do not need a tubing bender. If you are carefull you can use your hands to create wide diameter bends and route it to the caliper. Ensure that there is proper clearance when you turn the tire. Again do not overbend the tubing or you may pinch it. While benders may be cheap, they're not always easy to fine. (I couldn't get one)
Why is it that everytime we get into a discussion about brakes everyone says "get SS lines, that's your problem"?
The non-metric line will work as well. The part that you tighten with a wrench is 3/8" diameter. I'm not sure what the lines themselves are, 3/16"? Any auto parts store will have these. Bring your caliper and old line to the store to compare.
You do not need a tubing bender. If you are carefull you can use your hands to create wide diameter bends and route it to the caliper. Ensure that there is proper clearance when you turn the tire. Again do not overbend the tubing or you may pinch it. While benders may be cheap, they're not always easy to fine. (I couldn't get one)
Why is it that everytime we get into a discussion about brakes everyone says "get SS lines, that's your problem"?
anyways, i went to autozone and they didn't have the metric, they did have the non metric though... i also got lucky and found a cheap bender... i'll see if it works tonight.
thanks guys.
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