Well, I almost lost the beast tonight. I was on my way home from the bar tonight and rounding a corner, the brakes went to the floor. Thank goodness there was soft sand and vegetation on the shoulder. I stopped about 3 ft in front of a tree. Had to walk for 3 miles to find a house that would answer the door and let me use the phone.

Anyways, I think the beast is ok, except for a leak in the brake line. It's drivers side rear, probably about 3/4 of the way back from the rear door to the wheel well. It's leaking pretty good.

I was hoping some of the fine folks around may be able to walk me thru replacing this line (section of line?), give me any tips, or maybe even throw in a photo or 2 or 3.

Thanks in advance...

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So you have a leak in the steel line?
any chance of posting a picture of it ?
There have been some discussions lately on replacing steel brake lines... did you try a search ?
Just remember that only steel can be used... and that the flare is going to have to be the same as what comes off it... which for brake lines is typically a doubled end.... not the correct nominclature... but memory isn't giving me the other one.... has to be double on brakes because they are kinda important...and that is stronger...
If you find that it is a rubber line then there is plenty of advise to be found using the search.... if you can't find what you need speak up....
Be sure to use " flare" or " line " wrenches.... to keep from warping the tightening nuts....and always use TWO... one to hold , one to tighten...

Thanks for the advice. I'll try to get a pic of it up today or tomorrow.

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1983 240D
www.againsttcpa.com
www.hydrogenaudio.org
www.ntfs.org