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Old 09-21-2021, 12:28 PM   #1
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Long rear brake line leaks

I purchased an installed the Long rear brake line over 6 months ago. Went to bleed the brakes yesterday and found a leak. It is right in the middle of the line. In the area where I straightened it out from the shipping bend. It isn't stainless steel tubing. I was careful and rolled out the bend on a piece of plywood when I straighten it out. Looks like the hole may be at the seam? the leak is only visible while it is pressurized. I plan on double flaring the existing tubing, while it's installed, and adding a 36 inch section to the end of it. This is a new one on me. Does China make tubing?
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Old 09-21-2021, 12:50 PM   #2
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Re: Long rear brake line leaks

Yes, China makes just about everything now.

I've used this stuff, which is allegedly made in the USA.
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Old 09-21-2021, 02:19 PM   #3
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Re: Long rear brake line leaks

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Yes, China makes just about everything now.

I've used this stuff, which is allegedly made in the USA.
I used the same kit to do my rear brake line. I would just redo the whole line, I wouldn't risk splicing in a new piece on that crappy replacement line. That copper nickel is so easy to run and double flare, I would just go all the way from the rear end connection point to the master with new.
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Old 09-21-2021, 05:15 PM   #4
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Re: Long rear brake line leaks

I use AGS for all my brake lines & fittings. Never been disappointed, been using them since I was a kid. Most local auto part store stock the fittings and poly-armor sticks 12-48"long. They sell stainless and copper-nickle coils for a reasonable price. Everything product I bought from them was made in USA.

https://agscompany.com/product-categ...ll-coils-pipe/
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