need help with rear brakes
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Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: anthony NM
need help with rear brakes
My rear hardline that connects to the flexible line on the passenger side has a hole, I took it off and cant find a replacement for it. The dealer here in the small town that I just moved to says he can order the conections, but I would have to flare the line ect. I cant find the premade prebent line. Can anybody help me with a solution or part number please? 2001c5 coupe. Thanks in advance for any help.
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Quantico VA
Brake fix
Until you get a replacement line, The section with the leak can be cut out and a new section of line can be spliced in between two compression fitting. I have used this method on other vehicles and it works fine. Just get the same size replacement line and appropriate compression fittings.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Kinston North Carolina
Brake line
Auto Parts stores carry brake lines in different lengths. Straight, you'll have to bend it. Make sure you get the correct flare type. It's probably a metric bubble flare, don't try to put a standard flare in the place of a bubble flare.
Safety Car
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From: San Rafael CA
My rear hardline that connects to the flexible line on the passenger side has a hole, I took it off and cant find a replacement for it. The dealer here in the small town that I just moved to says he can order the conections, but I would have to flare the line ect. I cant find the premade prebent line. Can anybody help me with a solution or part number please? 2001c5 coupe. Thanks in advance for any help.There is no replacement "part number" .... either you make the brake line, or have the dealer (or other service shop) make it for you.
Le Mans Master
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From: Longview Texas
I agree you will have to make your own unless you can find one in a salvage yard.
As stated, always use lines with a double flare. You can buy the tools to flare the line yourself if you cannot get an exact match on the length of the line already flared.
As stated, always use lines with a double flare. You can buy the tools to flare the line yourself if you cannot get an exact match on the length of the line already flared.
