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Old 01-11-2009, 11:13 PM
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SS brake line leaking

ok i got a 99. The rear driver side brake line is leaking i was told by acura dealer. Someone else did the install. having trouble reaching that shop back to getting it fixed.

my question is do you guys think it would need to be replaced or would i have to back to oem?

do they sell only one SS brake line?

any ideas appreciated....
Old 01-12-2009, 12:09 AM
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Well the need for replacement depends on where the leak is coming from. If it's leaking at the point of attachment, check to see if it's come loose. If it's on tight at the end with the banjo bolt (the bottom of the pic), try replacing the copper gaskets. If it's leaking at the other end (upper right of pic) and it's tight too, you'll most likely have to replace that hose. That side is a compression/inverted flare fitting so it seals when it's tightened. I'm not sure if you can buy just one SS line but do some ing and you should find an answer. Good luck.
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what brand line are you using
Old 01-12-2009, 05:13 PM
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Get it fixed ASAP. You could loose braking all together.
Old 01-12-2009, 06:37 PM
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Don't just replace one, replace them all. If one starts leaking, the other three could possibly be about to go, due to build quality, material aging and stresses.

Fix them ASAP, the last thing you want on the road is a brake system failure due to burst brake line(s).
Old 01-12-2009, 06:48 PM
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I had a similar issue with SS brake lines I got off a member who picked them up from E-Bay. 2 of the lines started leaking from the metal part which screws into the metal brake line. Fix it asap, driving around with leaking brake lines is asking for trouble.
Old 01-12-2009, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by death
I had a similar issue with SS brake lines I got off a member who picked them up from E-Bay. 2 of the lines started leaking from the metal part which screws into the metal brake line. Fix it asap, driving around with leaking brake lines is asking for trouble.


replaced my egay ones... i too had 2 of the lines go bad on the install and front two started going week after..

got myself the racingbrake ones and never been so happy.
Old 01-12-2009, 08:20 PM
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my first set from ebay i think it was Magnum leaked the first day and they replaced them and a few month later they leaked again and got the replacement again but bought Goodridge instead so far no problems

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Old 01-12-2009, 09:51 PM
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Don't buy cheap crap for your brakes. Brakes are what keep you and the car in front of you from becoming one. Not something to cheap out on or F around with "experimenting" with unknown vendors/products.

(I don't me *you* personally, OP, I mean in general).
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as I like to say:
Good brakes keep the car from coming home 3 feet shorter~
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If you have SS lines now- contact the seller/maker to get a warranty replacement part

If you are on the stock rubber lines -yes you can buy just 1 rubber line at the parts store or dealer- they may have to order it from their warehouse- 1-2 day delay

If the leak started after SS install, recheck-
often the old washers get reused- they are CRUSH washers and are meant for 1 time use/tightening
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And torque them to the correct spec using the new washers.
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yes- good ol torque spec is important on a crush washer seal~
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What are the torque specs. for the brake lines?
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how are the Comptech SS lines?
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Get Goodridge. Perfect fit every times.
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