[Shop-talk] Ford Explorer Brake Line Repair

[Jim Stone]

Thanks guys.  I really wanted to fix it myself as a favor to my cousin, but
decided Jim was right.  Doing here without the proper tools was a potential
invitation to vacation-ruining disaster.  I called AAA and am having it towed
to the nearest dealer, who I will also have check out the other hoses.

BTW: just as a shop talk aside, Rock Auto has the replacement hoses for
$10-15.  They are about $35 at Autozone and $75 at the dealer.  The $35/75
difference seems about right, but I was really surprised to see Rock Auto so
much less than Autozone.

> Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2012 03:28:33 -0400
> From: wmc_st at xxiii.com
> To: shop-talk at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Ford Explorer Brake Line Repair
>
> 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
>
> An 8 or 9 year old truck blew out a brake line?! Think I'd be calling an
> attorney, not a mechanic. What a POS. No wonder they call them "Exploders"
>
> How long till any of the others blow? I wouldn't put myself or family in
> it till it's been on a lift and thoroughly inspected. Dunno how you
> would perform such a repair without at least jacking it and pulling the
> wheel.
>
> -Wayne
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