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Old 03-26-2010, 08:48 PM
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Brake Line Failure

Rear passenger side brake line failed tonight, developed a pinhole leak, causing the pedal to hit the floor suddenly (rusted thru, by the grace of God while I was sitting at a stoplight and not trying to stop going down a 15 deg hill at 45mph, like normal) and by the time I could pull over 1/2 mile later, the reservoir was empty and no doubt air is in the master cylinder/ABS now. Since I was at walmart I managed to cobble together an epoxy fix that got me home, but it was hemorrhaging fluid again.

Anyway, it looks like that whole set of both wheel rear brake lines is on the verge of total collapse, and needs replacing, as well as a complete brake system bleed.

So, my questions for the experts are:

1. Is it possible for a person to bleed the ABS system without needing a computer to specially cycle the ABS?

2. Is it feasible to replace those lines yourself, or is it something that is virtually impossible without a lift?

3. Rought idea of cost if I took it to a place like Midas/Firestone for replacement of those lines + ABS bleed?

Thanks.
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