I have recently purchased a 1998 Chevrolet Blazer LS and was told by my mechanic that it may be a good idea to replace my fuel lines and my brake lines simply because they showed the wear of being almost 20 years old.

Does anyone have any experience with this? He quoted me a price of 800-1000. Does that seem right? I'm interested if anyone has any input on this matter.....Thanks all!

 

I will tell you this, I had a 93 with 210,000 miles that spent its life in Minnesota. never had an issue with the brake or fuel lines. Maybe I got lucky?

 

You either got lucky or you actually washed it once in a while...

98 with 119k both rear brake and fuel lines rusted through about midway back on the drivers side.

I wouldn't replace them just because they are old. I would inspect them and make sure they look okay, maybe stab them with a screwdriver if they look rusted... Then just fix what needs fix in'. Not the hardest thing in the world to do, but you will need a flaring tool.

 

You did get lucky richphotos. When a brake line started leaking on my 91 I tried to measure how much line I'd need to connect to good metal. I couldn't find any and wound up replacing every inch.

$1,000 is the going rate. Shops will charge that much for the time involved. Brake line and a tubing bender is very cheap. Carefully remove your lines and use them as a template to match the bends on the new line. Don't let the master cylinder get empty. No compression fittings allowed. Spending that time yourself will save a ton of cash and it gives you an opportunity to check everything else while you're under your new ride.

 

Seriously $1000! Holy cow!! I paid that for a whole blazer... the other four were even less than that!!! Definitely a repair you can do yourself...

 

That actually sounds pretty reasonable for the cost. BUT as stated metal line is very cheep I think that last time I bought it it was $.50 per foot. Bully if you do replace them yourself estimate the amount of line you will need then do yourself a favor double it, you will thank me later.

 

sounds about right. i think the fuel lines would probably take the majority of the time. all the metal brake lines in a a s10 shouldnt take more then 4 hours. im in the midwest and i pretty much write up every s10 for rusty brake lines and fuel lines but no one ever wants to fix them due to the price.

im just glad i know how to work on my own crap as i think ive done brake lines on everything i ever owned

 

Has anybody try to use these: FINELINE FL444A Set? I can't figure out how they are supposed to work. They come with both lines, filter, & a couple of braided steel flex lines, that supposed to go on the back end. But, how do those hook up to the stock push on type GM lines? I don't want to cut the new lines to use a compression fitting to install the old push on style (& rusted) ends.

 

2 years ago I replaced rusted FUEL lines with gas rated rubber hose. Cut out rusted areas and flared the good lines left. double hose clamped them. Havent had a problem