[Shop-talk] Ford Explorer Brake Line Repair

[Peter J. Thomas]

On 8/5/2012 6:05 PM, Jim Stone wrote:
> I am currently 'borrowing' a cousin's vacation house.  The cousin, who is
> extremely generous with the house, leaves his 2004 Explorer here for his
> guests to use.  Unfortunately, the brakes went out while we were driving it
> today and a little inspection revealed that the right front brake hose has
> split.  I only have limited tools here and no way to put the car on jack
> stands or ramps, but it looks like a very simple repair to me requiring only a
> socket wrench and one open end, followed by a bleed.  Has anyone here ever
> done it?  I could certainly have the car towed to a mechanic, but doing it
> myself would give us the car to use while we are vacationing and be a nice way
> to say 'thanks'.

This is a safety issue on vehicle that's not yours and unless you 
comfortable, which by the question it appears you're not, I'd have have 
it done professionally.

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