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Brake line leaking - Photos inside

Freebeer187

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I noticed on my way to work today that my brakes seemed to get a bit squishy towards the end of my drive. On the way home, near the end of the drive, the car would inch forward after applying the breaks after a few seconds. As soon as I got home I took a look under the car and found that near the rear tire it was dripping brake fluid.

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I'm going to call a few shops right now, but I would like to avoid driving it. Any suggestions?
 

Freebeer187

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Thanks for the info everyone! Looks like there is no room for a temporary or easy fix for an issue like this. I am going to take it to a shop in the morning and have it done right. Luckily it seems like when one line leaks, at least two of the other calipers will have moderate braking power so I can at least I can (very, very slowly) drive it down the street to a shop.

What would you estimate a repair like this would cost? I have been quoted anywhere from $175 for a simple fix, to over $700.
 

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My 238k mile Chicago prelude still has all lines that look brand new, since they're smart enough to put a coating on them that keeps them from looking like that.

My Bonneville I got from KJ has (PO installed) stainless steel brake lines. SICK AF. My friend said that had to have cost him $1000+ to have done, and it was done properly. I personally would replace all of the lines, but if you have a shop just do that one line I'm 100% sure they're just going to zip tie that shit in place and do a shitty job. Unless they're charging you $700+.
 

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My 238k mile Chicago prelude still has all lines that look brand new, since they're smart enough to put a coating on them that keeps them from looking like that.

My Bonneville I got from KJ has (PO installed) stainless steel brake lines. SICK AF. My friend said that had to have cost him $1000+ to have done, and it was done properly. I personally would replace all of the lines, but if you have a shop just do that one line I'm 100% sure they're just going to zip tie that shit in place and do a shitty job. Unless they're charging you $700+.

do you still have that bonnie?
 

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do you still have that bonnie?

Sold it a couple weeks ago, but I see it every day.

I would definitely 100% pull a motor/trans out of a wbody before I'd do those brake lines. It was my first time and I had a turbo kit on the car and it still only took me ~4hrs to have everything out. That brake line job if done properly will take a few days and it WILL be a bitch. Parts are likely $60-$100, labor will be 6-10x that amount.
 
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