Help completely replacing rear brake line

[01SVTBill]

Hi Guys,

The last on my to-do list before winter has finally arrived. Looking at my rear driver's side brake line, right under the door, it is pretty badly rusted. There appears to be a cover that has split open and caused this to happen.

So, before it "breaks" (pun intended) I was wondering if anyone has ever replaced the entire brake line, and if so, what the part number for this would be? I'm guessing shipping will be a little expensive, but it beats bending one up or paying shop labor.

Thanks!

 

[OldSVTGuy]

My guess is that you may have to fabricate it yourself by taking the old one off and bending a new one using the old one as a pattern using a brake line bender. You will need to double-flare it. Or, you could call Steve at Autonation Ford (vendor on this site) and have him check if that particular part is available. He has great prices.

Good luck!

 

[VirtualSVT]

Just the hardline? Get a length of tubing and bend it yourself and rent a flaring kit if you don't have one. It's really easy to do.

 

[01SVTBill]

Both great suggestions guys! I've never attempted a brake line before but there's a first for everything I suppose. I will take a look at it and see if its something I can bend up this weekend in the driveway. If not, I will try Autonation Ford and see what they have.

 

[VirtualSVT]

Line and the tools are super cheap. And check and see if there is a local place that can make them too. Shipping a hardline can be interesting.

 

[01SVTBill]

Good idea, I think I'll definitely give it a shot. I've already got a tube bender, might as well get some line and a cutter and put it to use.

Any idea what size the line is offhand?