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Question

I am having problems with my 89 Chevy Blazer. I am looking for help with my brake system. I have a broken brake line. I need to know how to remove it and repair it.

Answer 1

If you value your life do not use compression fittings on your brake lines. That is a big Big BIG no-no. Connections are ISO flare or double rolled flares in steel lines. The best method is to use bulk steel line, form and flared to fit. Next choice is pre-formed bendable line available at a auto parts store. You have to mix and match lengths to do this and you connect them with flare unions.
If you try using compression fittings, you may get very lucky and get away with it for a while. The most likely result is you will jam yor foot on a hard stop and that patched up line will rupture and you won't stop. And if you hit someone, hopefully it will be someone who thinks that's a cool way to fix brakes.That line broke for a reason and I am guessing it rusted. Replace the entire line. Or better yet find a mechanic who knows the right way to fix it because you wil be responsible legally for the results and if you don't know anything about this, work on something other than brakes. Not an area for beginners. Lives are at stake in this area.

Answer 2

first of all before you do anything remove the cover from the master cylinder fill it, and put some plastic over it ( baggie shrink wrap something) to stop the leaking put the cover backk on. then start removeing the line that leaks carefully working the nuts back and forth till they brake loose, ( they are always rusted) you may need a vise grips. then pull the lines out and go get what you need, they will match up the threaded nuts for you. after you get the line back on then try to loosen the bleeder which will also be rusted in, ( I use a torch to heat them) If you get it loose, remove it and make sure the bleed hole is clear then reinstall and leave it just cracked open, then remove the cover from the master cylinder and the plastic (discard it now) and fill the resovoir to the top and it should start bleeding down, when all bubbles stop coeing out of the bleeder then close it and refill the resovoir . Keep your eye on and don't let it go dry. Bleed botrh sides or better all four to make sure incase you have the criss cross brke system ( left rear right front etc.

Answer 3

You've come to the right place. I think your line will be 3/16". You can go to the part store and buy a line and a line cutter for under 20 bucks. Also buy 2 compression unions. Take the your new line and cut out about 3-6 inches. Cut the same lenght out of your line on your vehicle. Put on the compression fittings to your vehicle brake line on both sides of the cut. Put the new line into the spot where you cut out and put the compression fittings together. Good luck.