How Do You Repair Rusty Or Leaking Brake Lines?
Rusty and leaking brake lines are common to cars that are or were up north in states that use salt to melt ice on the roadways. The salt is corrosive to the bottom surface of the vehicle (and to everything it comes in contact with). The same thing applies to cars that came into contact with salt water. It must be washed with fresh water as soon as possible to prevent corrosion. Salt gets into places that can not be easily reached with a hose such as brake drums. It will rust the brake hardware as well as the inside of the drum. Raise and support the vehicle on jack stands for safety. Assess the rust damage. Start at the master cylinder and work your way back to the rear looking for major rust and leaking. Check the rubber brake line in the back that goes from the frame to the rear axle to a splitter on the axle. If it is cracked badly or leaking replace it. Check the lines from the splitter to the outer brakes. Check the front rubber lines or brake hoses and the lines from the frame to
