redbaron112358
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- Protege5, 2003
Inspected the car today when the mechanics were doing the brake work and found the brake lines in bad shape. Have a upcoming highway drive about 2hrs this Friday and wondering if this is going to be OK. As shown in the pictures, the straight part of the brake lines are all rusted and seem dangerous...
1. I am thinking of replacing just this part by cutting above the bending-up, do the double flaring and connect the new lines back. I have never done double flaring myself, so I am wondering if it is possible to do it under the car. Will the tools fit into the space? Presumably I can buy a roll of brake line and practice until I master the technique and create the straight part. But will I be able to connect them back?
2. The line holders are pretty rusted, too. Any solution if I fail to install them back? Or shall I just install some new holders next to them? Dealing with rusted nuts is frustrating...
Any feedback will be helpful. Thanks in advance!
1. I am thinking of replacing just this part by cutting above the bending-up, do the double flaring and connect the new lines back. I have never done double flaring myself, so I am wondering if it is possible to do it under the car. Will the tools fit into the space? Presumably I can buy a roll of brake line and practice until I master the technique and create the straight part. But will I be able to connect them back?
2. The line holders are pretty rusted, too. Any solution if I fail to install them back? Or shall I just install some new holders next to them? Dealing with rusted nuts is frustrating...
Any feedback will be helpful. Thanks in advance!