I noticed that there was brake fluid leaking in front of the driver side rear tire of my jeep. As I looked closer, I noticed brake fluid running down the frame of the jeep and right above the rear shock. It appears that the metal brake line that connects to the rear rubber brake hose is cracked. From what I saw it looks as if the line runs all the way to the front of the car. What would be the best way to fix this. Should I cut back the line somewhere before the leak flare it and add in a new length of tubing? and if so does anybody know the thread size of the brake line fitting. thanks
I've had problems on my wife car with the brake lines. I just replaced the whole line. I figured if I did that it would be a one time deal. I wouldn't have to worry about it again. It might cost a little more but to me it was worth it. Just a thought.
I fixed mine with a 3/16" compression fitting made for brake line. Cost less than $1 at the carquest (you can get this at any car parts store). I had a longer replacement rear flex line so the inch of hardline I cut off was not an issue.
i dont mess with shortcut on brake lines. i would replace the whole thing and be done with it and dont have to worry about it snapping. also check all the other lines inside the frame rail make sure there not chafed or kinked
Yes, replace the entire brake line, it really isn't that hard, it is pretty much a straight run. Mine was a 3/16 line, but where it connects to the block below the master cylinder it was a goofy size and I needed a special $8.50 adapter that I got a napa. My suggestion would be to bring both ends of the brake line with you to the parts store to make sure you get the correct line. Good luck.
I noticed that there was brake fluid leaking in front of the driver side rear tire of my jeep. As I looked closer, I noticed brake fluid running down the frame of the jeep and right above the rear shock. It appears that the metal brake line that connects to the rear rubber brake hose is cracked. From what I saw it looks as if the line runs all the way to the front of the Jeep. What would be the best way to fix this. Should I cut back the line somewhere before the leak flare it and add in a new length of tubing? and if so does anybody know the thread size of the brake line fitting. thanks
replace ALL the lines. They are all over 20 years old, if stock. $50-$60 will do the whole job using pre flared tubes if you do a little accurate measuring and careful bending.
I did my entire line to the rear after having a similar issue. I was very glad I did.
One Note: I saw reference above to a $8.50 adapter. I didn't know such a thing existed, so I simply took the old fitting off the old line, cut the new line and place the old fitting on it, then double flared it into place. It worked perfectly.
I didn't have a flare tool at the time, I ended up getting one anyway, but after I had the adapter in place. Lets just say it was a long, yet typical jeep experience.
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