QuestionQUESTION: Roland, the brake line at the rear right side going to the master cyl. has a bad spot (rust pin hole) right after the rubber hose can I splice to fix this or replace the entire line for this side I cant see the line routing to replace it and is it someting I can do myself
ANSWER: Hi Bill,
I would prefer to replace the line entirely to assure a solid line with no splices which might leak. I personally haven't tried to do such a splice but you would nead a flaring tool and proper coupling if that is to be done. I would recommend letting a brake line mechanic do that job. Replacing the line entirely is probably safer.
Roland
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QUESTION: Roland I forgot to say what car it is a 1991 Dodge Dynasty where could I
get a routing diagram for the brake line
AnswerHi Bill,
I will see if there is one shown in the manual for '91 but I doubt it. The best bet would be to go to a dealer parts counter and ask to look in the parts catalog where there is usually detailed drawings of parts in relation to the vehicle structured nearby. If I find something I will let you know.
Roland
PS Thanks for you kind remarks.
I found no details in the service manual, but the parts manual that I have for '88 does show the C-body Dynasty brake lines does have one figure that shows the line on the right rear to run forward and then cut across the vehicle just before the rear suspension area over to the left side where it joins with the line for the left rear wheel and the two lines proceed forward along the frame rail and up into the engine compartment. The line is not sold prepared for installation. Rather it says the part is a "25' roll of 3/16' OD brake line". I suspect that one would buy the roll and follow the old line to install the new one, cut it to length after you have it in place, have a flaring tool available to flare the ends after slipping the brake line nuts on to the line at each end.
Because you say the rot area in very near the end of the line right at the hose connection, another simpler approach would be to cut the existing brake line just beyond the rotted area and try to refit the old hose to it, after flaring the stub, if the length of the old hose is sufficient; or alternatively buy a slightly longer replacement hose to make up for the loss of length. I
believe the hoses come in a variety of lengths and you would only need to be sure to get the proper hardware fittings to match those of the old hose, and buy a flaring tool. That is probably the most economical and labor-minimizing way to go. I believe that brake hoses are available at most parts stores and you wouldn't need to get one at the dealer.
Roland
