[s-cars] Rear brake line failure....

chris chambers fastscirocco_2000 at yahoo.com
Sat Apr 4 18:30:22 PDT 2009


Jim,

I had this same problem on my S4 a couple months ago, except it was
my right rear and it blew out on the highway..wasn't fun.

Upon inspection I determined that all 4 should be replaced, didn't
want to repeat having to swerve into the median again!

Sorry but I don't have any part numbers.

You will most likely find some RUST on the fittings, I highly
recommend you buy some kroil and spray down the bleeder screws and the 
ends of the brake lines and let it soak, I did and everything came apart fine.

HTH
Chris




--- On Sat, 4/4/09, Jim Fleischer <jim at almgt.com> wrote:

> From: Jim Fleischer <jim at almgt.com>
> Subject: [s-cars] Rear brake line failure....
> To: s-car-list at audifans.com
> Date: Saturday, April 4, 2009, 9:15 PM
> Hey guys,
> 
> The girlfriend ended up with a very mushy brake pedal on
> the way home today, and there is some tell-tale brake fluid
> all over the left rear wheel.  Have not jacked the car up
> yet, but I can only guess that it's the original brake
> line that failed after 14 years and 78K miles.  So, the
> usual questions......what brake lines should I use, just do
> the rears for now and do the fronts later, or all at once,
> etc.  Patient is a '95 s6 avant, stock everything,
> can't afford the BBK on this one yet, so need to go the
> inexpensive route for now.  Part #'s, BTDT links, etc.
> much appreciated.  This is my first real brake job, but
> I've spectated numerous times, so please take that into
> consideration.  Don't mind getting dirty, and we've
> got some great weather ahead for car-wrenching.  Thanks!!
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> Jim Fleischer
> '95 s6 avant
> '83 ur
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