Thread: brake problem..

So im guessing it was a bad idea to start with, but I drove around with my parking brake light on. It started out with my parking brake light coming on periodically, but then went to it being on all the time until I got on the brakes pretty hard. So working my way through an intersection getting ready to turn and all the sudden..brakes go out right in the middle nearly hitting 2 other cars. I take a look under when I got to a safe spot and saw brake fluid pouring out of what looks like a bar that runs between the two rear tires, anyone know what this is? Or a picture? Luckily there was a firestone right across the street and that is where she sits Anyone know how much it might be to repair her? Low on money currently thanks guys...

Sounds pretty typical of a brake line rusting out and leaking. Your light came on when fluid got low and when you hit your brakes this time must have been enough to pop the line lost pressure and lost your brakes. If you do the work yourself you can cut out the rusted part and splice in a section of new line with compression fittings. Just fill her up with new fluid and bleed all 4 wheels a lot to get all the air out of system. Should be an easy and cheap fix like under $50

Ya thats what i Figured. If i had the time, or necessary tools to do the job i'm sure I could do it. But 1, I have school early in the morning to late afternoon, then right after I work until 11 all week. just no time to do it myself..has to be done ASAP

Well in this case you just have to ask yourself do you have more time or money. If the shop does it they are going to run a whole new line and your looking at couple hundred if its just one line. It would be well worth it just to set aside a little time and fix it yourself. The money you save will cover your work hours etc.

Well thanks for the help guys.. Ended up coming out to like 430$ ;((((((((( Wish I could have fixed it myself, would have been good to have the knowledge.