Brake Line
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Instructor
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: collingswood nj
Brake Line
I have a 1999 yesterday the low brake fluid alarm came on i added brake fluid noticed the pedal was soft after looking at all the calibers they were all dry i looked under the rear of the car and could see fluid dripping from around the middle of the rear so i am guess i blew a brake line how easy are the rear brake lines to replace
Melting Slicks
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From: Appleton WI
I'm not sure how difficult it is to replace a brake line. Make sure it is a brake line and not the tranny or differential leaking. Another place to look for brake fluid is the driver's side carpet. If your master cylinder is leaking, it can find its way through the fire wall.
Racer
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Needless to say this is a dangerous situation and you shouldn't drive your car until this is resolved. Have someone sit in the car and press the brakes while you check the brake hoses. It's likely the rubber lines due to the age of your car. DRM makes some really nice stainless replacements.
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From: Hanover Maryland
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Problem almost certainly is deteriorated rubber. Please respect Twokbolt's and ArtClassShank's guidance to not drive your car until the problem is corrected!!
