OE parts are always a good bet, but can usually be bought much cheaper from
sources other than a dealer. That said, braided stainless replacements are
usually even better for performance and longevity. I'd give good odds that
few people, even in this group go to the trouble of flushing the brakes on
their cars every couple of years. I don't flush brake systems as often as I
should. If that's not done problems are virtually guaranteed, while if it
is at least the hardware in the system will have a very long service life.
FWIW,
Ron
On Mon, Aug 6, 2012 at 9:17 AM, Jim Stone <jandkstone99@msn.com> wrote:
> Thanks guys. I really wanted to fix it myself as a favor to my cousin, but
> decided Jim was right. Doing here without the proper tools was a potential
> invitation to vacation-ruining disaster. I called AAA and am having it
> towed
> to the nearest dealer, who I will also have check out the other hoses.
>
> BTW: just as a shop talk aside, Rock Auto has the replacement hoses for
> $10-15. They are about $35 at Autozone and $75 at the dealer. The $35/75
> difference seems about right, but I was really surprised to see Rock Auto
> so
> much less than Autozone.
>
> > Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2012 03:28:33 -0400
> > From: wmc_st@xxiii.com
> > To: shop-talk@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Ford Explorer Brake Line Repair
> >
> > On 8/5/2012 6:05 PM, Jim Stone wrote:
> > > I am currently 'borrowing' a cousin's vacation house. The cousin, who
> is
> > > extremely generous with the house, leaves his 2004 Explorer here for
> his
> > > guests to use. Unfortunately, the brakes went out while we were
> driving
> it
> > > today and a little inspection revealed that the right front brake hose
> has
> > > split. I only have limited tools here and no way to put the car on
> jack
> > > stands or ramps, but it looks like a very simple repair to me requiring
> only a
> > > socket wrench and one open end, followed by a bleed. Has anyone here
> ever
> >
> > An 8 or 9 year old truck blew out a brake line?! Think I'd be calling an
> > attorney, not a mechanic. What a POS. No wonder they call them
> "Exploders"
> >
> > How long till any of the others blow? I wouldn't put myself or family in
> > it till it's been on a lift and thoroughly inspected. Dunno how you
> > would perform such a repair without at least jacking it and pulling the
> > wheel.
> >
> > -Wayne
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