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JCL 09-27-2011 12:50 AM

Not Msammy here, but as long as your mechanic can get back to where the lines are solid on both sides of the rusted line, it isn't a big deal to replace a rusted section with a new piece of brake line. All he needs is the flaring kit and fittings.

Brit6 09-27-2011 02:17 AM

He said it depends on if both are rusted or just one. Would it be better to use lines from the dealer or aftermarket preassure fitted ones for the fix?

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Originally Posted by JCL (Post 844942)
Not Msammy here, but as long as your mechanic can get back to where the lines are solid on both sides of the rusted line, it isn't a big deal to replace a rusted section with a new piece of brake line. All he needs is the flaring kit and fittings.


JCL 09-27-2011 01:07 PM

BMW doesn't make brake lines, they buy them from a supplier and form them into the precise shape. The only advantage to buying them from the dealer is that they are pre-formed, so if it is a complicated shape it may be cheaper to buy it from the dealer than pay your mechanic to make a straight line fit, using a tube bender so that it isn't kinked. It should be your mechanic's call, he can see what the most appropriate fix is.

Brit6 09-27-2011 04:06 PM

Ok thanks, i am dropping it off tonight, he will work on it tomorrow.

Will update then.

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Originally Posted by JCL (Post 845012)
BMW doesn't make brake lines, they buy them from a supplier and form them into the precise shape. The only advantage to buying them from the dealer is that they are pre-formed, so if it is a complicated shape it may be cheaper to buy it from the dealer than pay your mechanic to make a straight line fit, using a tube bender so that it isn't kinked. It should be your mechanic's call, he can see what the most appropriate fix is.


Nik 09-27-2011 07:05 PM

I had similar problem when my DSC Pressure Sensor was loose. It sits on the Big aluminim Block.

Brit6 09-28-2011 10:08 AM

Well both lines and the connectors are rusted, i will post pics tonight but my indy mech said that it would be more work to replace the lines since the whole rear suspension would need to be dropped ($1500 job) to get the lines out/in. He is going to use pressure fitted and bend them as needed. I understand why now you can't just replace the oem lines.

Brit6 09-28-2011 02:37 PM

Lines patched. $60 in metal tubing and $280 for labour. Not bad at all!

Brit6 09-29-2011 12:13 AM

As promised here are the pics, stupid cdn winters i have to thank for these:

http://i51.tinypic.com/1z1d0kn.jpg
http://i54.tinypic.com/elba03.jpg
http://i55.tinypic.com/2lsadqg.jpg

JCL 09-29-2011 12:52 AM

More to do with the salt that your local government uses on the roads.

Nik 09-29-2011 02:22 AM

Shouldn't there be plastic coverings?


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