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Dennis Mielke · 11-02-2017, 05:46 PM

Just acquired a 34 roadster that installed hydraulic brakes several years ago. On inspecting the brakes I found that the line to the left rear brake has a hole in it. Can anyone recommend a shop in or near Orange County, CA. That installs or repairs hydraulic brakes in early fords besides The Early Ford V8 Garage which is booked up for the foreseeable future. I'm located in Costa Mesa.
Thanks for any help.

corvette8n · 11-02-2017, 06:27 PM

You should be able measure the line and get a replacement.

JSeery · 11-02-2017, 06:46 PM

Nothing really special about swapping out a brake line. Any shop that is willing to work on it should be able to fix it with no issues.

48fordnut · 11-02-2017, 08:07 PM

measure line ,determine the size ,go to auto supply house get line .Come back to shop take line off, bend new line to old one ,install, bleed brakes. Enjoy.

Zephyr Q · 11-02-2017, 08:34 PM

If you're looking for a shop, I can't say enough good things about C.H. Topping in Long Beach. I had them change the master cylinder and split the system on my Lincoln a few months back. Very knowledgable on vintage and customs.

Frank Miller · 11-02-2017, 10:00 PM

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Does the pedal go to the floor? if not then you do not have a hole in it. It just seems odd a steel line getting a hole on what I presume to be a restored running car. If the steel line needs to be replaced, do you feel up to learning some stuff? It should not be hard to remove and going to the parts store to find a replacement is not difficult. Then you need to bend it carefully to match the old one and carefully start the fittings making sure they are square and screw in easily a couple of turns before putting a wrench to them. If you're not inclined to swear, you might want to practice up a bit. I find the right words tends to move the job along.

supereal · 11-04-2017, 01:44 PM

Out here in the midwest the slush and salt on the roads eats brake lines. A good shop can duplicate the bad line from stock to fit the application. Making the double flares and getting the bends correct and without kinking requires experience. This is vital to older vehicles with single circuit brakes for safety's sake.

Mart · 11-04-2017, 06:48 PM

Do it yourself. get a sense of achievement. People on this forum will give you all the guidance you need.

As mentioned above..

Take line off, measure the length as if it was straight. Go to napa. Buy the closest line (longer if necessary). fit new line. Bleed brakes.

Piece of cake.

You don't need a shop to do this.

There may be a barner nearby that can lend a hand.

Mart.

11-02-2017, 05:46 PM	#1
Dennis Mielke Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 38	Hydraulic brakes Just acquired a 34 roadster that installed hydraulic brakes several years ago. On inspecting the brakes I found that the line to the left rear brake has a hole in it. Can anyone recommend a shop in or near Orange County, CA. That installs or repairs hydraulic brakes in early fords besides The Early Ford V8 Garage which is booked up for the foreseeable future. I'm located in Costa Mesa. Thanks for any help.

11-02-2017, 06:27 PM	#2
corvette8n Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY Posts: 2,950	Re: Hydraulic brakes You should be able measure the line and get a replacement.

11-02-2017, 06:46 PM	#3
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Hydraulic brakes Nothing really special about swapping out a brake line. Any shop that is willing to work on it should be able to fix it with no issues.

11-02-2017, 08:07 PM	#4
48fordnut Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: warner robins ga 31088 Posts: 494	Re: Hydraulic brakes measure line ,determine the size ,go to auto supply house get line .Come back to shop take line off, bend new line to old one ,install, bleed brakes. Enjoy.

11-02-2017, 08:34 PM	#5
Zephyr Q Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: The City of Angels, CA Posts: 62	Re: Hydraulic brakes If you're looking for a shop, I can't say enough good things about C.H. Topping in Long Beach. I had them change the master cylinder and split the system on my Lincoln a few months back. Very knowledgable on vintage and customs.

11-02-2017, 10:00 PM	#6
Frank Miller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn, MA Posts: 2,106	Re: Hydraulic brakes Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Does the pedal go to the floor? if not then you do not have a hole in it. It just seems odd a steel line getting a hole on what I presume to be a restored running car. If the steel line needs to be replaced, do you feel up to learning some stuff? It should not be hard to remove and going to the parts store to find a replacement is not difficult. Then you need to bend it carefully to match the old one and carefully start the fittings making sure they are square and screw in easily a couple of turns before putting a wrench to them. If you're not inclined to swear, you might want to practice up a bit. I find the right words tends to move the job along. __________________ “The technique of infamy is to start two lies at once and get people arguing heatedly over which is true.” ~ Ezra Pound

11-04-2017, 01:44 PM	#7
supereal Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,634	Re: Hydraulic brakes Out here in the midwest the slush and salt on the roads eats brake lines. A good shop can duplicate the bad line from stock to fit the application. Making the double flares and getting the bends correct and without kinking requires experience. This is vital to older vehicles with single circuit brakes for safety's sake.

11-04-2017, 06:48 PM	#8
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,750	Re: Hydraulic brakes Do it yourself. get a sense of achievement. People on this forum will give you all the guidance you need. As mentioned above.. Take line off, measure the length as if it was straight. Go to napa. Buy the closest line (longer if necessary). fit new line. Bleed brakes. Piece of cake. You don't need a shop to do this. There may be a barner nearby that can lend a hand. Mart.