On Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:47 -0400, "Mark" <mbrush@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Yep - sounds like a rusted brake line. To find it, crawl under the > van to the spot where you think the leak is - bring a light - then > have a friend push on the brake pedal for you (i find that friends are > one of the most important tools in the kit :)). > > I repaired a rusted brake line with some patience - still need to road > test, though... The proper repair is to replace the entire section of brake line that failed. And, if one was rusty enough to blow out, likely others are also... might want to have a good look at all the lines in the system. Allan -- 1991 Vanagon GL |
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