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Check those brake lines! |
biosurfer1 |
May 19 2010, 09:15 PM
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Teener fo Life! Group: Members Posts: 3,020 Joined: 3-August 03 From: Roseville, CA Member No.: 977 Region Association: Northern California |
Especially the rubber ones!! I am in the process of changing out the front inserts and was going to do the rubber lines anyways, and boy am I glad I did.
Here is a picture of what it looked like in the car, not the best condition but certainly not too bad...or is it?? And as soon as I moved it just a bit, I noticed the real condition (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) The picture doesn't even show how bad it truly was, some of the cracks went all the way through...scary stuff. Just a reminder to check those lines, we are talking about brakes here and its not a system you don't want running at 100% |
PeeGreen 914 |
May 20 2010, 09:52 AM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Yes, check them, but rather change them every three years. They are cheep and easy enough to do. Why not? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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Cap'n Krusty |
May 21 2010, 08:45 AM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Yes, check them, but rather change them every three years. They are cheep and easy enough to do. Why not? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) "Three years"? Why? Flush and replace the fluid every 2 years, using at least 1/2 liter per cylinder (that's 2.5L, total) and do a visual inspection. With proper servicing, the original type lines should be good for 15-20 years and up. The Cap'n |
PeeGreen 914 |
May 21 2010, 10:03 AM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Yes, check them, but rather change them every three years. They are cheep and easy enough to do. Why not? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) "Three years"? Why? Flush and replace the fluid every 2 years, using at least 1/2 liter per cylinder (that's 2.5L, total) and do a visual inspection. With proper servicing, the original type lines should be good for 15-20 years and up. The Cap'n Because it is easy and cheep (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) . Why not? Sure they can last much longer but when they are the weak link in your barking system it doesn't hurt to change them out regularly. Oh, and I always use race quality braided lines. There is no reason not to use them if you service them regularly. |
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