quick question about brakes

[David Williamson]

So I got my brake lines fixed and all my brakes replaced.
They were completely out and my line broke somehow.

So my question is this, the guy fixing them is saying the master cylinder is broken and its what caused my lines to break and he needs to fix it or they will continuously break.
But i have never noticed it was broke, cracked or anything of that nature. So I was wondering how the break lines could/would break and if I should get the new master cylinder or wait out on it.

Cause My wife tells me "maybe it was broken or cracked and you couldn't see it.
But I would notice a crack or break in it cause I looked at it everyday while my brakes were out.

So if anyone could give me some insight on this it would be greatly appreciated.
thanks.

 

[dirtywhiteboy]

Time for a second opinion if you were told that the master caused the line to break.
Leaking lines are almost always rusted through or not properly secured.
Master cylinders do go bad, but don't cause broken lines.

 

[LSCustoms]

So I got my brake lines fixed and all my brakes replaced.
They were completely out and my line broke somehow.

So my question is this, the guy fixing them is saying the master cylinder is broken and its what caused my lines to break and he needs to fix it or they will continuously break.
But i have never noticed it was broke, cracked or anything of that nature. So I was wondering how the break lines could/would break and if I should get the new master cylinder or wait out on it.

Cause My wife tells me "maybe it was broken or cracked and you couldn't see it.
But I would notice a crack or break in it cause I looked at it everyday while my brakes were out.

So if anyone could give me some insight on this it would be greatly appreciated.
thanks.

what state do you live in? what do you mean by "break". personally I dont know how your master cylinder could cause you lines to "break", sometimes, they rust over time and you can use a different material to stop that from happening, conifer??? i think. most of the time, you get leaks, air in the line, spongy brake response etc... if the line is broken due to corrosion etc.

i would suggest learning a little about your master cylinder and brake setup and then checking it yourself or having another person look at them, to make sure you the problem is properly addressed.

 

[David Williamson]

Time for a second opinion if you were told that the master caused the line to break.
Leaking lines are almost always rusted through or not properly secured.
Master cylinders do go bad, but don't cause broken lines.

That's what I was thinking, I was just trying to get a second opinion on this.
Thank you so much.

 

[David Williamson]

So I got my brake lines fixed and all my brakes replaced.
They were completely out and my line broke somehow.

So my question is this, the guy fixing them is saying the master cylinder is broken and its what caused my lines to break and he needs to fix it or they will continuously break.
But i have never noticed it was broke, cracked or anything of that nature. So I was wondering how the break lines could/would break and if I should get the new master cylinder or wait out on it.

Cause My wife tells me "maybe it was broken or cracked and you couldn't see it.
But I would notice a crack or break in it cause I looked at it everyday while my brakes were out.

So if anyone could give me some insight on this it would be greatly appreciated.
thanks.

what state do you live in? what do you mean by "break". personally I dont know how your master cylinder could cause you lines to "break", sometimes, they rust over time and you can use a different material to stop that from happening, conifer??? i think. most of the time, you get leaks, air in the line, spongy brake response etc... if the line is broken due to corrosion etc.

i would suggest learning a little about your master cylinder and brake setup and then checking it yourself or having another person look at them, to make sure you the problem is properly addressed.

I love in Ky.
That's also what I was saying because I have never heard of the master cylinder to break your lines.
I don't have a lift or jack so I couldn't really get into the proper position to see the lines.
So I took them to the little shop down the road for him to check them out, he says the lines were broken so he fixed them, but is now telling me that the master cylinder is what caused the line to break and I should replace it cause its broken too.
I know I had air in the lines and I know my brakes were completely wore out so those were changed, but for the master cylinder I don't want to pay him to fix something that doesn't need to be fixed.

 

[Bonnewagon]

These cars are famous for rusting brake lines and they should all be replaced as a matter of course. How did he "fix" them? With a spliced in section using compression fittings? That's the cheap-*ss quicky way and not a true fix since if a section was rusted the rest are probably just as bad. They should be completely replaced. As for the master, there's no way on earth a master would break a sound brake line. That NEVER happens so he is pulling your chain. So if he spliced in a line, then claimed the master was at fault, I would avoid this guy at all costs.

 

[pontiacgp]

These cars are famous for rusting brake lines and they should all be replaced as a matter of course. How did he "fix" them? With a spliced in section using compression fittings? That's the cheap-*ss quicky way and not a true fix since if a section was rusted the rest are probably just as bad. They should be completely replaced. As for the master, there's no way on earth a master would break a sound brake line. That NEVER happens so he is pulling your chain. So if he spliced in a line, then claimed the master was at fault, I would avoid this guy at all costs.

x2....with brake lines I have found the long way is the easiest and safest way, replace the lines and fittings. Short cuts with brakes can be deadly

 

[David Williamson]

These cars are famous for rusting brake lines and they should all be replaced as a matter of course. How did he "fix" them? With a spliced in section using compression fittings? That's the cheap-*ss quicky way and not a true fix since if a section was rusted the rest are probably just as bad. They should be completely replaced. As for the master, there's no way on earth a master would break a sound brake line. That NEVER happens so he is pulling your chain. So if he spliced in a line, then claimed the master was at fault, I would avoid this guy at all costs.

That's what I was worried about, I have no idea how he fixed them cause he never told my wife, but I am going to go under the car and see exactly what and hoe he did them.
I am just scared of what the causes of this quicky way could do.
I just have the worst luck with finding actual good mechanics who can be trusted.
He says if I have any problems to take it back and he will re do them for free, so that's always good.

But I appreciate the response.

 

[David Williamson]

These cars are famous for rusting brake lines and they should all be replaced as a matter of course. How did he "fix" them? With a spliced in section using compression fittings? That's the cheap-*ss quicky way and not a true fix since if a section was rusted the rest are probably just as bad. They should be completely replaced. As for the master, there's no way on earth a master would break a sound brake line. That NEVER happens so he is pulling your chain. So if he spliced in a line, then claimed the master was at fault, I would avoid this guy at all costs.

x2....with brake lines I have found the long way is the easiest and safest way, replace the lines and fittings. Short cuts with brakes can be deadly

That's exactly what I am afraid of.
I have a family, I could care less about myself, but my family is my everything.
I think I am just going to go check what exactly he did to them.

Thank you for your response.

 

[LSCustoms]

So I got my brake lines fixed and all my brakes replaced.
They were completely out and my line broke somehow.

So my question is this, the guy fixing them is saying the master cylinder is broken and its what caused my lines to break and he needs to fix it or they will continuously break.
But i have never noticed it was broke, cracked or anything of that nature. So I was wondering how the break lines could/would break and if I should get the new master cylinder or wait out on it.

Cause My wife tells me "maybe it was broken or cracked and you couldn't see it.
But I would notice a crack or break in it cause I looked at it everyday while my brakes were out.

So if anyone could give me some insight on this it would be greatly appreciated.
thanks.

what state do you live in? what do you mean by "break". personally I dont know how your master cylinder could cause you lines to "break", sometimes, they rust over time and you can use a different material to stop that from happening, conifer??? i think. most of the time, you get leaks, air in the line, spongy brake response etc... if the line is broken due to corrosion etc.

i would suggest learning a little about your master cylinder and brake setup and then checking it yourself or having another person look at them, to make sure you the problem is properly addressed.

I love in Ky.
That's also what I was saying because I have never heard of the master cylinder to break your lines.
I don't have a lift or jack so I couldn't really get into the proper position to see the lines.
So I took them to the little shop down the road for him to check them out, he says the lines were broken so he fixed them, but is now telling me that the master cylinder is what caused the line to break and I should replace it cause its broken too.
I know I had air in the lines and I know my brakes were completely wore out so those were changed, but for the master cylinder I don't want to pay him to fix something that doesn't need to be fixed.

how did he claim he fixed them, because he would have had to cut the "bad" pieces out, reflared them and re connect with fittings, which would be way too much money. compared to the proper fix...

they proper way to fix this, would be to replace the entire line, it doesnt cost much for the line at all... i used unions in my thread, but thats because i had to step the line down from 1/4 to smaller, check out what i mean by unions, in my thread... the line off my master to the rear line, from my prop valve is tied together with a union, and its the proper fitting for the job, but after I swap to my 9" rear, im replacing the entire line...

i would take it to somewhere more trustworthy and make sure the brake system is right!