Brake Hose/Line Replacement

[Tynan918]

Hit a pretty deep pot hole a couple of nights ago, and didn't have brakes this morning...

Figured air was in the lines so I attempted to bleed the brakes. When I made it to the drivers front side to bleed out the air, as my assistant was pushing the brake pedal, I noticed brake fluid shooting out on the passenger side...

Got up to check it out and this is what I see...

Squished the metal housing damn near flat...

Now...how can I repair this or do I need to replace this hose ?

If i need to replace the hose, how do I remove it and install it...never messed around with brake hoses/lines before.

 

[scoti]

If theyre there youre going to have another issue. It looks like someone replaced the metal line and now it will be too long to meet up with the bracket the way its supposed to. If thats the case your new hose will be too long. See where this is going ? Its going to be a can of worms.

Agreed. The lines need to be anchored and or routed in some fashion to keep them away from getting between moving parts.

Hard lines are usually clamped strategically so they're not between things that can make contact (in this case the lower a-arm & frame rail). They should allow the rubber portion of the hose to connect to the caliper w/o making contact w/any metal throughout the turning radius of the steering cycle (as well as compression/extension of the front suspension).

 

[Tynan918]

They usually come as a group of three. Look @ the image again for more specific info.

I found some at Harbor Freight in a set of 5...but there are two options, SAE and Metric...

Making sure I'm buying what I have.

 

[DRIVEN]

Put a wrench on the fitting and see.

 

[Tynan918]

If theyre there youre going to have another issue. It looks like someone replaced the metal line and now it will be too long to meet up with the bracket the way its supposed to. If thats the case your new hose will be too long. See where this is going ? Its going to be a can of worms.

How can I tell if the lines were replaced ?

 

[mikester]

How can I tell if the lines were replaced ?

How can I tell if the lines were replaced ?

The bracket on the frame looks like its missing. Is there one on the other side ? Pretty sure the metal line stops much higher and the rubber line meets it at the bracket. If you have the bracket on the other side you'll see what its supposed to look like.

 

[Tynan918]

If you have the bracket on the other side you'll see what its supposed to look like.

 

[79 USA 1]

I found some at Harbor Freight in a set of 5...but there are two options, SAE and Metric...

Making sure I'm buying what I have.

When I worked for one of the brake line aftermarket manufacturers MOST of the lines from the factory on G Bodys were SAE.
I would suggest the SAE set.

 

[Tynan918]

When I worked for one of the brake line aftermarket manufacturers MOST of the lines from the factory on G Bodys were SAE.
I would suggest the SAE set.

Thank you.

 

[ELCAM]

I am thinking it has shorter hoses on it. The brackets were done like that to make them work. If so the tubes might be gently formed back into place once the brackets are back in place and the correct hoses are used.

 

[mikester]

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That brackets supposed to be attached to the frame. The other side too so you need to get the bracket. The issue is the guy that put the lines on that way is a hack. He probably didnt want to cut and flare the line so it was the right length. Like I said, this is going to be a can of worms.
Any junk yards in your area ? Maybe you can get the missing bracket and two of the correct screws. Or maybe someone on here might have one kicking around.
Hope you dont know the guy you bought this Monte from. SMH