rusty brake lines

[shoota0075]

Well my brake lines have started to rust, I noticed that my brake pedal was starting to get softer and softer , so I looked under the truck and noticed it linking a pretty good stream right at the center near the tranny. Anybody ever replaced these lines? Is it a do it yourself job? Please help , thanks all

 

[sgtowing]

It can be. You would need a tubbing bender

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[KPPCExplorer]

I just had a line go on the side of the frame a couple weeks ago. Mechanic only charged me $60 for parts and install. If I had to do it again, would definately go to the mechanic.

 

[toms89]

All depends on how mechanically inclined you are.

If you can find replacement line at the dealer it is a matter of replacing it and bleeding the brakes. Bleeding the brakes properly is very important as it gets all of the air out of the system. Any air in the lines and the pedal will be spongy and the brakes will not perform properly because air can be compressed. I would also flush all of the lines with fresh fluid as well for reasons discussed below.

If you make your own lines it may be necessary to install fittings on the ends which may involve a flair tool in addition to a bender. Depends on your particular line... This would involve purchasing bender and flare tools unless you already happen to own some.

I have made my own trans cooler lines in the past but never brake lines.




I would also be concerned with if the line rusted from the inside out or outside in. I have always heard brake fluid is hygroscopic (attracts moisture) and if the brake fluid has not ever been flushed there is a chance there was/is water in the lines. (Potentially more rusted lines on the verge of failing)

 

[toms89]

Easy fix just splicing in some new line....

Fixing Leaking Rusty Brake Lines - YouTube

 

[DonP]

Had one go out this summer it was the drivers back. Got a roll of new line did it myself. If you flare the lines be sure to deburr them or it might leak.

 

[JUST4FUN]

^^^^Scotty kilmer Now that's the hack way of doing it^^^^^ go back to the spliter block and do it right with a double flare back to the caliper with the other double flare this guy didn't even have a jack stands under his car.

 

[shoota0075]

Thanks all, very good information