taurusdd

Hi all!

I did a search on the forum and found nothing. Here the issue, replaced the Pads and Rotors and now my brake lines in the rear are leaking badly, they need to be replaced they are very rusted out.

My question is What size brake lines? Can I get this at Autozone or any parts store? How difficult to change? Any special tools needed?

All your help is greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

tbird100636

I think it was 3/16". You may have to re-use the fitting nuts.

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Johnny Mullet

You will need to but some 3/16" line like tbird100636 stated and you will also need a double flaring tool and make the lines yourself. If you are unsure on how to do this, then leave the job to someone who does.

Brake pressure failure can cause an accident.

taurusdd

Thanks for all the help, took the car to dealer and got raped!

$396.00 for 2 lines replaced.

foggysail

NO, no rape, you just paid dealer labor rates.

I had a 96 Cougar that rotted out the front lines one at a time. The first line failed on a Saturday afternoon while 80 miles from home where I keep my boat. I purchased some fluid which did no good because of the leak then I went to an auto store ( AutoZone??) with the fitting that went to the master cylinder. Purchased the pipe for under $10, they wanted to lend me the double flaring tool free. I thought with one line going others would follow. I purchased the the tool for $28. Total cost for fluid, line and tool was under $50. Was able to crimp the broken line so I had some brakes at least, drove the car to my boat.

Cut the pipe to the length I needed, installed one new fitting and one old one, flared the pipe and was done in less than an hour.

Flaring is not a big deal. Hey, spending the money got the job done in any case and you did not have an accident caused by brake failure.

Foggy