Flexible plastic brake line?

[skrizan]

1995 S10 2.2 5 speed

I had a short section of brake line start leaking today from the junction at the axle to one of the rear brakes. I was at work and didn't want to risk driving it home. Dealer wanted $200, muffler man $50.

Picked it up from Muffler man and looked underneath and it is plastic flexible line?

Never heard of such a thing? Is this something new?

[rhandwor]

Most parts stores carry sections of brake line tubing of various lengths. Its a steel line with a plastic coating. These are high pressure lines I doubt if it was plastic. Normally these should be under $5.00 I don't know what they sold you but use approved steel tubing. You may have to use a bender to get the correct length. On a rear axle they normally have a spiral wound wire to prevent a stone from crushing them. I've also purchased a good section from a scrap yard.

[j cAT]

Originally Posted by skrizan

1995 S10 2.2 5 speed

I had a short section of brake line start leaking today from the junction at the axle to one of the rear brakes. I was at work and didn't want to risk driving it home. Dealer wanted $200, muffler man $50.

Picked it up from Muffler man and looked underneath and it is plastic flexible line?

Never heard of such a thing? Is this something new?

I never seen this before..is this a used vehicle?...only steel approved brake lines are used...I have seen rubber/spiral steel coverings, but these lines are all usually 1/4inch dia...with flare fitting...

normally the line or a section of line is removed then the replacement is flared into place...

[brcidd]

Why not ask the Muffler man? Seems interesting- see if you can get a brand name..

[skrizan]

Originally Posted by rhandwor

Most parts stores carry sections of brake line tubing of various lengths. Its a steel line with a plastic coating. These are high pressure lines I doubt if it was plastic. Normally these should be under $5.00 I don't know what they sold you but use approved steel tubing. You may have to use a bender to get the correct length. On a rear axle they normally have a spiral wound wire to prevent a stone from crushing them. I've also purchased a good section from a scrap yard.

This makes more sense, they installed it, I was in the middle of my work day 40 miles from home and didn't want to mess with it when they could do it for $50. I have only been able to peak under the vehicle and take a look. It must be plastic coated steel.

Thanks