brakes leaking oil

[brian a]

need some help, my brakes line is leaking brakes fluid.I got 2001 grand prix how expensive can it be.I am from Toronto.

[dsmuts]

It pretty easy depending on where its leaking. take a pic

[brian a]

that sound good,but i know it up front by the fire wall

[dsmuts]

rubber line or metal

[brian a]

metal

[brian a]

the lines are all rusted out )

[dsmuts]

It happens. You'd be looking at a couple hundred bucks to replace them all at a shop.

[kyle99gtp]

Buy a roll or 3/16th" brake line and some line fittings, rent a flaring kit, and take a day to re-run your brake lines. $50 and some time and you'll be good to go.

[brian a]

thanks to all for some good advice.ok from 1 to 10 how difficult is the job for a 2001 grand prix.

[dsmuts]

1 if you've done it before. 4-5 if never done before.

[brian a]

no never done anything like this before. so u can call me a novice.So from 1 to 5 what do u think.

[dsmuts]

It's not to bad once you get a few lines done. You just have to have the flare tool.

[Scottydoggs]

heres a vid.

[brian a]

Thanks alot guys for your advice on the brake line job.Question my first mechanic upon looking at the problem,the leaking brake oil he said I might need a rack & pinion I said to him ARE YOU MAD all I do need is a brake line job.I took the car home jack it up and look under it and saw the leak coming from the rusted brake line, one of the line is over the boot for the rack & pinion.So I hope I do not have any leakes coming from the rack.When the job is done I will let you all know how things went .

[Scottydoggs]

you can always just patch the rusted area, cut it out replace it, or take the old line out and build a new one next to it. so its the same. once you use that flare tool 2 times its all easy. there a few different brands out there, they work mechanically different but the same job is the end result.

dont forget to put the nut on the line first lol it happens.

[brian a]

thanks scottydoggs. now beam me up

[BillBoost37]

Did both rear lines on my pickup yesterday. When I first went to do a line..I had the Harbor Freight (cheap chinese tool store) flaring tool. That lasted one flare. I now own the Sears $55 flaring kit. Nice..works great every time. Use a quality tool and you'll find the job is easier.

One thing I'd mention. I had heard that connifer lines or NiCopp was better line, easier to bend without pinching etc. I used it for the first time yesterday. It's roughly double the cost of crappy steel line and it really is nicer and easier. Supposed to last longer...but who is going to have their car that long?

Read the directions/watch vids. I read up. Cut line about how long you need it..maybe longer. Then I use a file to clean the ends of the line. Put your ends on and flare both ends. If you want to prebend the line.. I do most of the bends except at the ends, ensure your fittings are on and have good flares, then bend the areas near them. Keeps you from not having enough tube to use your tool on.

[brian a]

well my brakes line is replace and my rack & pinion is good ,so you see it always good to get a second opinion.Again thanks to all.