Brake lines
12-30-2014, 12:54 PM
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Brake lines
Hi. I have a 99 Honda Civic. I was at the mechanic today and they told me the brake lines which are underneath the car and go to the back wheels were leaking brake fluid and they need to be replaced. Do I need to replace the cylinders in the back wheels and the calipers in the front wheels if I am replacing just the brake lines underneath the car?
12-30-2014, 01:04 PM
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12-30-2014, 01:15 PM
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Re: Brake lines
Yes the mechanic showed me the brake fluid leak in the middle section of the brake lines that go to the back wheels.
Is it necessary to replace the fuel lines at the same time your replace the brake lines that go to the back wheels underneath the car in the middle section?
Is it necessary to replace the fuel lines at the same time your replace the brake lines that go to the back wheels underneath the car in the middle section?
12-30-2014, 01:18 PM
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Re: Brake lines
The mechanic told me it will cost $450-$1000 to replace the brake lines. Is this a normal price range to replace the brake lines?
12-30-2014, 01:32 PM
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Get cost quotes from other local local shops for comparison. Alternatively, replace the lines yourself to save on labor costs.
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Re: Brake lines
Is it okay to replace the brake fluid with generic brand brake fluid or is it necessary to put Honda brake fluid? The mechanic told me the brake fluid needs to be replaced when they replace the brake lines.
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Re: Brake lines
To replace the brake fluid they need to bleed the air out of the brake lines which the mechanic told me requires to unscrew the bleed screws on the cylinders in the back and the calipers in the front. If they cannot unscrew the bleed screw, would they have to replace the cylinders in the back wheels and the calipers in the front wheels?
12-30-2014, 02:08 PM
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I would think that a "stuck" bleeder bolt can generally be removed with a bolt remover socket and then replaced. If not, the mechanic may instead choose to replace the cylinder or caliper. Discuss these options before proceeding.
12-30-2014, 02:10 PM
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To replace the brake fluid they need to bleed the air out of the brake lines which the mechanic told me requires to unscrew the bleed screws on the cylinders in the back and the calipers in the front. If they cannot unscrew the bleed screw, would they have to replace the cylinders in the back wheels and the calipers in the front wheels?
it isn't uncommon for them to rust in place and the hex strip when removing but even if they need to use vice grips they can replace the bleeders for a few bucks vs hundreds for calipers and wheel cylinders.
12-30-2014, 02:57 PM
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Re: Brake lines
The fuel lines along the brake lines which go to the back wheels are not currently leaking and they look in good condition. Is it a good idea to have the new brake lines going to the back wheels installed along the outside of the plastic cover without removing the plastic cover in order not to disturb the fuel lines?
12-30-2014, 05:51 PM
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Re: Brake lines
The mechanic told me that once he removes the plastic cover from the old brake lines, he will not put it back on because it just keeps salt and moisture on the brake lines which causes them to rust. Is it necessary to place the plastic cover back on after installing the new brake lines?
12-30-2014, 06:02 PM
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Re: Brake lines
U don't "have" to its just added security if something smacks up under ur car. It could puncture a fuel line. The mechanic will do whatever u tell him to. Its ur car not his.
12-30-2014, 06:11 PM
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Re: Brake lines
Once the plastic cover is removed from the fuel lines and brake lines, can you put the same cover back on or do you need to buy a new plastic cover to put over the fuel lines and brake lines?
12-31-2014, 04:09 AM
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Re: Brake lines
To replace the brake fluid they need to bleed the air out of the brake lines which the mechanic told me requires to unscrew the bleed screws on the cylinders in the back and the calipers in the front. If they cannot unscrew the bleed screw, would they have to replace the cylinders in the back wheels and the calipers in the front wheels?
The mechanic told me that once he removes the plastic cover from the old brake lines, he will not put it back on because it just keeps salt and moisture on the brake lines which causes them to rust. Is it necessary to place the plastic cover back on after installing the new brake lines?
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