Thread: Brake line leaking over/near subframe

My work around for the brake hose bracket/nut is to put vice grips on the hose right where it touches the bracket. Then either wrench or another set on the nut for the metal brake line. Buying the 5-10 pack of fittings means you'll never need to reuse old fittings.

PS.. when you flare the line and have to cut it off because you forgot the fitting... just know, we all do that.

I personally have used this kit. It will create the bubble flares you need:
http://www.amazon.com/OTC-4504-Sting...e+flaring+tool
Pretty cheap tool, pays for itself very quickly.

I also used the PolyArmor brake line at advance auto. Plenty soft and has a little extra rust resistance. Buying by the roll is cheaper as well. (2 25' rolls, and still have plenty extra)

I had a 98' Buick Lesabre that had a bad brake line when I bought it, replaced the line, then popped another line 2 weeks later. Had to fix that as well.
Later I bought my 99 GTP with rusty brake lines as well. I spent a saturday, and just replaced all the lines in one go. Then I only had to bleed the brake system once, and don't have to worry about popping another line. If you plan on keeping the car for the long term, you should just do them all.

CC I have spare nicopp, get some fittings, then flintstone on up Ill flare both ends lol. I love this tool so fun to play with.

I'm going to check out that advance auto brake line. Your right changing them all is best.


Thanks for the pictures Hurtz I'm on my way. I'm only going 10mph so It'll be a while lol.