Rusted Brake Line

[lilman]

is there a write up on repairing a rusted brake line? I have a 1/4" hole in my brake line where the rust ate through it. It's on the line a few inches infront of the fuel filter at the housing that holds the line.
If not is there a quick fix that can hold the fluid temporarily?

 

[Phone Man]

No SAFE quick fix. Replace the defective line.

 

[redaddiction]

I concur replace immediately.

 

[lilman]

what would i be looking for as a replacement line? Is there a how to for replacement?

 

[retorq]

You can cut it, flare the ends and put a coupler in the middle BUT I see you are in a salt belt state, time to redo all of them. Yes all.

 

[SunlitComet]

X10 once one goes in your environment it is time to do them all.

 

[HDRock1]

No quick fixes,Replace
Check all lines,cuz most likely this is just the first ,and more lines will blow.
Be sure your e brake works in case they do, before U get them replaced
Put penetrating oil on fittings.
Measure the exact length of line U need including all bends,go to parts store, get one or more lines ,to come as close to that length as U can,bend it where it needs to go, reinstall all clips, bleed brakes.

 

[foreverfalcon40]

AGREE 110% of the above. Jack you truck up and measure how much you need. It is always better to order more then needed b/c brake line is in exspensive. Advanced Auto Parts has a loaner tool program so get the tools necessary from them. Sometimes when I do lines I just bend by hand. JUst take your time and do it nice and slow. Check out you tube for tutorials on how to flare and double flare lines.

Take a deep breathe you are going to be ok and We will see this out to the end.

YOU CAN NOT PUT A PRICE ON SAFETY...in the end if you have too take it to a professional. This is something that should not be put off, it will only get worse.

If you feel like coming to NY PM me.