Joe, Don't forget that there are also rubber brake lines going to the rear axel and from the master cylinder to the distribution junction on the frame. These are just as old as the one that failed. If you need front wheel cylinders, I have seen them all available for as little as $32. Dave Homstad 56 Dodge D500 -----Original Message----- From: Forward Look Mopar Discussion List [mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of joe frega Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2001 11:54 AM To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [FWDLK] Lost the Brakes Hello everyone, Well, Friday night, Jason's breaks went out. Luckily, he was in a parking lot and remembered what I taught him about using the parking brake if that ever happened - no accidents :-). Saturday, I found a worn out break line (the flexible one on the front wheel). After quite a long time and several problems, I was able to get it off (pretty old fitting). I'm not sure if I did the right thing by un-screwing the end from the back side of the wheel or if I should have taken off the cylinder from inside the wheel first. I also had to remove the little bleed valve so I could get a wrench on the break line (funny angle, and I couldn't get a good hold with the wrench) I finally cut the line and slipped a socket on over the end which, after many hammer hits, finally loosened. It is now Sunday and I'm on my way to NAPA. I don't know how successful I'll be in locating a new line, but if I find one, I'll definately get two (one for the other side) and a new bleed valve (which was wrecked in removal (had to use a vice grip). If I didn't hurt anything taking off the line from the wheel (without taking anything apart inside the wheel) I should be able to get it back together without too much problem. Any thoughts?? Thanks Joe and Jason (one thing after another)
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