2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Brake line split beside fuel tank

[jbone]

I have been member couple of years now and don't remember anyone posting this problem---brakes went to H*$$ on trip to store, immediately took it to my dealer and found out today about the split brake line--going to cost about $350 to repair, didn't think that was to far out of line, since they have to remove the fuel tank to repair (just filled of course)..... R, J. B.



P. S. Glad trailer wasn't on back!!!

 

[csevers]

What did the line look like? Was it damaged or rusted out? Any good reason for it failing?



Craig

 

[Rams-n-Hogs]

Mine did this 3 or 4 months ago. In the same place. It was rusted through. There is no way to get behind the tank to keep it clean, or inspect for rust. Cost me less than $20 to fix it myself. Took me a weekend. (Took my time). Also fixed the sending unit while I was there.



Jim

 

[TSielski]

Had the same problem about 2 months ago. Although I didn't want to mess with the repair myself, the wonderful dealer network in this area absolutely refused to drain the fuel tank prior to lowering it. It seems the wonderful N. Va dealers (and I called most of them within 30 miles) would only drain gasoline, not diesel. I was repeatedly told to bring the vehicle in with the tank empty (I had just topped off prior to the brake line splitting). As I didn't have any place to temporarily store ~34 gallons of diesel, I fitted a new 3/16" brake line to the rear axle using pre-flared lengths of tubing from a local Napa store and two unions. Doing this in 33 degree freezing rain was a terrific experience, though I suppose better than were it -20 (F).

With the brakes now repaired, I am planning to replace all the brake line, front and rear this summer with SS 3/16" line and fittings from Inline Tube.

While the tank is down, I also will replace both the fuel feed & return lines as well, since I noticed they are both very badly rusted. That's another problem waiting to happen.