Re: [FWDLK] Lost the Brakes

[David Homstad <Dhomstad@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

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)