[s-cars] Rear brake line failure

[Tom Green]

>
Holy cow, guys!   I'm reading this stuff in disbelief.  Doesn't  
anybody do
PM anymore?  What better system to practice it on than brakes?

If you are buying from one of the online sources that sell aftermarket
hoses, you really won't need part numbers.  Their catalog listings are
pretty good for this, and if you check the dealer price on these, you  
will
understand why I think you will choose aftermarket.

What brake lines should you use?  Some that are not more than 4 years
old; i.e., replace every second fluid flush or anytime they show aging.

Do what you comfortably have the time to do now,Jim.  But do look at
the condition of the pads and check that the carrier pins let the  
caliper
slide easily and boots are good.  A shot of hi temp grease in there  
wouldn't
hurt, and make sure the e-brake cable cam operates freely.

Use a good quality wrench on the fittings because they are soft and will
round over easily.  Take Chris' advice and spray a rust buster on the
fittings first.

A pressure bleeder will sure come in handy after the hose replacement.
It sure makes bleeding the brakes a snap.

Tom

> On Saturday, 4 April 2009, chris chambers wrote:
>
> 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:
>>
>> 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