[V8] Serious brake problem

[Kneale Brownson]

I have taken to replacing all the brake system flexible lines when I replace a timing belt, just to avoid these kinds of problems.  I started this policy when we had two different cars burst a rubber line to a rear caliper. 

Gunter Lorberg <glforensic at yahoo.com> wrote:  OK.  Opened bleeder valve and out squirted brake fluid (brake disengaged, too)....so looks as though I'll need to replace the hose...again.


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From: Tony and Lillie 

I second Mike's suggestion. I see it at least two to three times a day on 
older cars that come in the shop. Like he said, they collapse on the inside. 
They only seem to do it in the return direction. I have never seen one that 
will not allow fluid to the caliper/wheel cylinder. But, I've probably seen 
at least 100 that don't allow the fluid to return.

I can't stress enough how common this is, and that I'm sure replacing the 
rear lines will cure your problem.

BTW, ideally you replace lines in pairs. The reasoning is, if one of the old 
ones is slightly collapsing ro balloning, you will get a pull to one side. 
More noticable on drum brakes, though.