I own a 1985 Plymouth Gran Fury and it has recently developed a small hole in the brake line on the driver's side leading to the back. Can I remove just a small section of the line and get a small piece to fix it? I don't know much about cars and replacing the whole line sounds complicated... PLEASE HELP! I almost died the other day!
2007-09-22 11:32:45 · 10 answers · asked by troutpotato 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
not advisable! it would actually be easier to replace the whole line rather than replacing a life,brakes are kinda important ya know!
2007-09-22 11:47:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As stated above you can replace part of a brake line, it all depends on the condition of the rest of the line. If it is corroded you might not be able to flare it properly. I have been a mechanic for 18 years now and you wouldn't believe the number of brake line repairs I have seen using compression fittings. DO NOT do this, brake lines transfer high amounts of fluid pressure and HAVE to be flared with the proper tool and use the proper fittings. If you have an accident and compression fittings are found on your brake line(s) you can find yourself in a lot of trouble. If you can't do the repair the right way, find someone or a shop that can. Even if you decide to replace the entire line, you can buy lines that already have flared ends and fitting but you may have to cut the line to the proper length and again will have to re-flare it, as well the entire line may be more work compared to replacing just a section.
Hope this helps
2007-09-22 12:55:10 · answer #2 · answered by RDS 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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Can you remove a small section of brake line?
I own a 1985 Plymouth Gran Fury and it has recently developed a small hole in the brake line on the driver's side leading to the back. Can I remove just a small section of the line and get a small piece to fix it? I don't know much about cars and replacing the whole line sounds...
2015-08-10 09:57:28 · answer #3 · answered by Lan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure it can. You will need to get (rent) a pipe flaring kit from your local auto part store, and a length of the same size brake line with compression fittings.
This is so easy to do that you will be doing al your brake lines in the future. IF you need to bend it you will also need to get a pipe bender (for brake and fuel line only) These are a little tricky to figure out how to use but you will get the hang of it if you take it slow and stare at it for a while......trust me on this.
You will also need a brake/fuel line cutter. Same part store.
Let me know how it goes.
2007-09-22 11:42:43 · answer #4 · answered by towbusiness 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you can cut out the bad section and replace it with a new piece that you can buy from your local auto parts store in many different lengths. You must then bleed your brake system to get out any air...
2007-09-28 14:30:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can do that with a double flare kit, you will have to buy some unions and other parts.you will probably spend almost the same amount fixing this line as just getting another one best thing to do is replace the whole line, the old line is brobably getting weak since you just found a hole in it
2007-09-30 03:49:21 · answer #6 · answered by Orion2506 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
replace the whole line, its easy. you buy a 6 foot line and basically bend it by hand to tuck under the car, best bet! you need to remove one side of the old line with the fitting on it so the parts store can correctly match the threads, because the new line has new fittings! takes less time than trying compression fittings, checking for leaks and always wondering.
2007-09-22 11:52:56 · answer #7 · answered by A J 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well you can do a "marginal" repair by cutting the affected section, reflaring, and patching it together. lets just say my $$$ NEVER does this. i will buy the entire section and replace it all. every connection is one my place it is likely to fail. if you are not 100% confident in flaring lines then please take the vehicle to a mechanic/dealership. its not just your life that could be in jeopardy....
brakes are no joke and you only need one failure to cost a life.
2007-09-22 12:02:00 · answer #8 · answered by chevy_man_rob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless the hole was caused by damage you need to replace the whole line and probably all the lines. They don't just wear out in one spot.
2007-09-22 14:49:24 · answer #9 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thats an old car, it needs the line replaced. Not very expensive either, and no harder than trying to "patch" it.
2007-09-27 11:35:05 · answer #10 · answered by george b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋