Brake apocalypse!

[rendyx]

Well, I thought that yesterday the RR rubber brake hose just wouldn't come off and would be fine (I guess). Well, today, the pedal is sinking right to the floor! Why? It's not a tiny leak in the rubber hose-metal brake line fitting, it's somewhere on the metal line, and it is squirting fluid out! No wonder I had to add fluid twice today! How hard does this sound to fix, let alone how much would it cost? I hate my brakes!! I've worked on them since summer, and they still don't work! Will it ever end?

<small>[ November 12, 2002, 03:29 PM: Message edited by: rendyx ]</small>

 

[shojuan]

Maybe you should take it to a brake shop and have them bend you a new metal line. As much as it sucks, sometimes you've got to pay a pro.

Rick

 

[rendyx]

shojuan:
Maybe you should take it to a brake shop and have them bend you a new metal line. As much as it sucks, sometimes you've got to pay a pro.

Rick

I'm thinking of it. I stopped at a little garage earlier today to see what it would cost (but I asked about the rubber hose, not knowing about the line). I've heard it's cheap to do, so I'm wondering about doing it myself.

 

[rendyx]

The SHO will be in the shop on Monday. I'd like to try this one myself, but I've had it with my brake troubles, and this challenege is getting a bit over my head. I had to drive around without slowing down enough today, rolling back with the brake pedal in, and making fast turns because I couldn't slow down (kinda fun, hehe). Until then, I drive the Geo! burn_out

 

[rangerj]

RENDYX,

You have a couple of options. You can splice the line with couplers and compression fittings. These are available at most auto parts stores, or hardware stores. This is a temporary fix if the hole in the line is due to rust.

Some auto parts stores will have lenghts of brake line made up with the fittings, for example 3 foot, 4 foot, etc. Some will make a length of line for you to your specifications, say for example 4 foot 5 inches with fittings and flared.
You will then have to bend it to fit in place.

You can buy a length of brake line and fittings, and do it all yourself. You will need a tubing bender, which is about $13, an ISO Flaring tool set to put the ISO "flare" on the ends of the line at about $60, (ISO flare is required for ABS brakes), a tubing cutter at about $13(any hardware store), and brake line wrenches.

You can take it to a shop and have the length of line replaced. Get a good look at the rest of your lines. If one popped because of rust the others may not be far from doing the same thing.

rangerj

 

[Trojan Man]

rangerj:
RENDYX,

You can splice the line with couplers and compression fittings...

Just so you know Rendyx, this method is not exactly the safest way to go, and it is illegal (won't pass NYS inspection). I'd go ahead and take her to the shop or get real brake line and bend it up yourself.

 

[rangerj]

Hydro,

I'm glad you posted that. You are absolutely correct. A splice is most likely illeagle in most states.

I only suggested it as a temporary fix, as in just long enough to get to a repair shop with working brakes.

You are 100% correct, the brakes should be fixed correctly so that they are safest for everyone.

Rendyx do what Hydro says, get it fixed right as soon as possible. rangerj