hi guys

could someone please tell me what part# this is or guide me on how to fix or replace it. the brake line is for the right rear passenger side which goes from the drive axle to the wheel cylinder. it seems that its about 3 feet long and a steel line. its leaking right at the fitting thats rusted to crap as seen in the picture

my questions are:

1. is this a DIY job?
2. can this be replaced with a flexible hose instead of the steel line
3. anyone know of the OE part number, i can't find it anywhere.

its for a 1997 blazer LS 4 door AWD auto, rear brakes are drums.

thanks a lot.

 

You won't find one specifically for the blazer. Your best bet is to go outside now and spray both ends with PB or WD40 and then measure the length of it then spray it again and run to your local auto parts store and they will have premade lengths of brake line with fittings on both ends. When you get home spray it again and then its just a matter of getting the old rusted one off and bending the new to fit and putting it back together. They likely won't have the exact length you need either so just get whatever is closest but longer than what you have now. Shorter and it will be to short and won't work. It shouldn't cost more than $10-15 this way

 

1. Yes it is a DIY job.
2. No, it must be a steel line with inverted flare fittings on each end.
3. Might find it online, (pre-bent) but it's easy to do it yourself in about an hour, and under $10.

Make sure the bleeder valve will come loose on both wheel cylinders. If they don't come loose, you'll need a new wheel cylinder(s). Measure the length of the tube from the junction to the wheel cylinder. Cut the existing steel line flush with the rusted out fitting on the junction, and the wheel cylinder. Plug the hole in the junction so fluid does not run out, (rubber or cork plug works well). Use a socket, vice grips, or bolt extractor to remove the two fittings. Take the two fittings to the parts store, tell them you need a brake line, (probably 3/16" diameter) with the same flare and fitting size that you removed. Install one end of the new tube to the junction. Carefully bend it into position, and install the remaining end to the wheel cylinder. Do not allow the master cylinder to run dry, and do not pump the brake pedal. Remove the master cylinder cap, fill the master cylinder, open the bleeder on the side with the new line. Let the fluid run until it comes out clear, (no bubbles). Close the bleeder. Repeat on the other side. After the fluid comes out clear on both sides, have an assistant apply and hold pressure on the brake pedal, don't pump it, while you quickly open and close the bleeder. Repeat until no air is seen exiting the bleeder. Repeat on the other side.

 

thanks for the quick responses guys!! i appreciate it.

 

Bend carefully or you`ll kink it