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| dw914er |
 Apr 10 2008, 01:03 AM
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Planning Cities  Group: Members Posts: 2,364 Joined: 1-March 08 From: Yucaipa, CA Member No.: 8,763 Region Association: Southern California  |
ok, according to my dad, i have a puddle of brake fluid at my driver rear wheel
i assume the line at that area is probably bad (to cause to leak, and have no more brake pressure) my question is how hard is it to fix, and what parts do i need, what exactly do i need to do, and how much (i have never replaced the brake lines on a car myself) i figure that to get it to the shop, id have to tow it (driving with no brake pressure isnt what most would call safe) i am also broke, so i want to do it myself because having it towed and a shop to do it would be too much, and i just spent money to replace my condensor and points any help would be appreciated, and if anyone is in socal, let me know if you want to help when im back in town thanks for your help, Benjamin Matlock |
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| roadster fan |
Apr 10 2008, 02:52 AM
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Project Frankenstein !!!!!!!! Group: Members Posts: 1,009 Joined: 24-November 05 From: Aptos, CA Member No.: 5,184 Region Association: Northern California |
well...........first you have to determine where the leak is.
could be the hard line, could be the caliper, could be the soft line, etc. jack the car up, remove the wheel on that side, and have someone push the brake pedal so you can see where the leak is. Post the location, and I am sure people more experienced than me will chime in. Jim |
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| dw914er |
Apr 10 2008, 03:06 PM
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Planning Cities Group: Members Posts: 2,364 Joined: 1-March 08 From: Yucaipa, CA Member No.: 8,763 Region Association: Southern California |
well, im not at my car, and i wont be there for a few weeks.
can anyone give me a ball park for each scenario or something though, we i see the car ill give more details, but i just know there is some sort of leak |
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| r_towle |
Apr 10 2008, 03:18 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,584 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States 
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find the leak.
New brake line is less than 20 bucks for the hard line. Rubber ones are less than 50 bucks..look online to get a better idea. Brake fluid is 3-4 bucks. the rest is labor. Rich |
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| dw914er |
Apr 10 2008, 03:47 PM
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Planning Cities Group: Members Posts: 2,364 Joined: 1-March 08 From: Yucaipa, CA Member No.: 8,763 Region Association: Southern California |
thanks
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| SLITS |
Apr 10 2008, 05:30 PM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None  |
I just bought a pair of rubber rears for $12.00 each + $6.00 shipping.
classiccarsandparts on eBay. They're not ATE, but do I give a flying Eff? |
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| dw914er |
Apr 10 2008, 05:42 PM
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Planning Cities Group: Members Posts: 2,364 Joined: 1-March 08 From: Yucaipa, CA Member No.: 8,763 Region Association: Southern California |
my fear is that since i do not know the problem, i cant figure out what i need until i get home friday afternoon in a few weeks. when i get home, the local classic porsche shop will be closed, so i will have to wait until the next week. well, i am only home for some weekends during school, so i cant work on the car until my next visit back home. If i cant get to it in about 2 weeks (when i go home next i think) i may not get the car fixed until mid june or so. This sucks becasue i just had the car all fixed, and now it wont be driven for another 9 weeks. And this car never had enjoyed not being driven. Ill see if i can get my dad to find the leak, so i can order the parts i need, becasue i need this car to be drivable.
what a shame to have a strong running 914, warm so cal spring, and no brakes!!! i need to get the car back on the road. lol |
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| eg914 |
Apr 11 2008, 12:11 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 319 Joined: 17-June 04 From: Elk Grove, CA Member No.: 2,223 Region Association: None |
If it is the rubber line it is a VW part. If you have any VW shops around you can get the part. The upper end is difficult to get to, but it can be done.
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| Eric_Shea |
Apr 11 2008, 01:34 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,275 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
QUOTE I just bought a pair of rubber rears for $12.00 each + $6.00 shipping. Duh... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) QUOTE i am also broke, so i want to do it myself because having it towed and a shop to do it would be too much, and i just spent money to replace my condensor and points Yo... DW; didn't you just offer up a grand for an early 911? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| dw914er |
Apr 11 2008, 01:47 AM
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Planning Cities Group: Members Posts: 2,364 Joined: 1-March 08 From: Yucaipa, CA Member No.: 8,763 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Apr 11 2008, 12:34 AM)  QUOTE I just bought a pair of rubber rears for $12.00 each + $6.00 shipping. Duh... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) QUOTE i am also broke, so i want to do it myself because having it towed and a shop to do it would be too much, and i just spent money to replace my condensor and points Yo... DW; didn't you just offer up a grand for an early 911? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) lol, i was gonna add ill send a check after i get the car, he can wait a week or so, then cash the check lol but really, the grand is for tuition |
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