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Broke My Brake Line!

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by sac13, Aug 18, 2006.

  1. Aug 18, 2006
    sac13

    sac13 Come oooonnnnn summer....

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    So I'm giving the upper shock mount bolt on the driver's side the last tightening turn when off slips the socket and busts my brake line!!!:evil: :evil: AAAAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!:evil: :evil: Is there any way to reliably patch the small metal tube or do I replace the whole darn thing:cry: ?
     
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  2. Aug 18, 2006
    grannyscj

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    Don't think so, very high pressure. A new hard line already flared (just needs bending) is available in several lengths at your FLAPS for 5-10 bucks.:v6:
     
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  3. Aug 18, 2006
    timgr

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    Replace the hard line and bleed the brakes. No other options - sorry.
     
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    JeepTherapy

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    If you had a double flare tool you can repair it. But if hitting it with a socket broke it I would think you may want to consider replacing more than just that one line. I feel your pain. Mine is sitting with the left front line broken also. Has to be one of the hardest things on the whole jeep to get at.
     
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  5. Aug 18, 2006
    speedbuggy

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    Yup, replace it. Then consider doing the rest of them. Brake lines shouldn't break so easily.
     
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    Chuck

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    I agree with Tim
     
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    lynn

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    Well there is another option.
    It's not D.O.T. legal, may not be totally safe, but it is doable as a temporary fix.

    Go to your local NAPA or similar store and get some compression fittings. Cut the ends of the brake line clean and install the fitting to join the pieces. You may want two fittings and a new straight piece.

    My buddy BroncoJohnny blew out a brake line on his '69 Bronco... I can't recall if it was on the trail or at home... anyway he cut out the bad portion, got a new straight (non-flared) piece, and these compression fittings. Put it together as a temporary fix, bled the brakes. It's held now for one trail run, and highway trip of ~175 miles each way. :shock:
    He told me he WILL have it replaced before the Tioga trip in October.

    It's an option, to be considered at your own risk, YMMV, and all other appropriate disclaimers... ;)
     
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    HortonHearsAWhoJeep

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    REPLACE IT.
    Much easier than having to replace you. Always err on the side of caution, want to keep as many of you jeepers wheeling as possible.
     
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  9. Aug 18, 2006
    NorCoJeeper

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    Never use compression fittings for brake lines, period. The correct fittings are readily available.

    What's wrong with splicing in a new brake line end? It's easy once you have the proper flaring tool. I make full sets of custom brake lines, it isn't rocket science. It's also cleaner than buying premade straight lines that are the wrong length at your FLAPS and far less expensive than buying prebent lines.
     
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  10. Aug 18, 2006
    TheBeav1955

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    :iagree:

    At NAPA we cannot sell you compression fittings for brakes it is against the law. They are not designed to handle the high pressures involved with brakes and the consequences of a major failure would not be pretty. The line should not have been broken that easily. It is an indication of more problems to come. Replacing the lines isn't that hard and you will be much safer, as said before the lines are not that expensive and come in many lengths. I don't mean to sound harsh I am just concerned for your safety.
     
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    sagegoat

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    Be carefull you'll find more to fix when you start looking around.:) :beer:
     
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  12. Aug 20, 2006
    CJ-X

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    But new straight brake lines AND a double flaring kit and a cheap bender.
     
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  13. Aug 20, 2006
    jeepdad

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    I agree with everyone! Just replace the line, its not that bad to do.
     
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    barry

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    Me too. :)
     
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    tallyjeeper

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    :iagree:
     
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