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How do I fix a stripped brake line?
I was getting out of my car yesterday and noticed a puddle of fluid underneath my car. It was a yellow-ish color, which I think means my brake line may be stripped or damaged. I’d like to fix it myself, but I haven’t done many car repairs before. How do I fix a stripped brake line?
Claire Beaney · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
While it’s awesome that you want to fix your stripped brake line yourself, this is one DIY car repair that might be better left to the professionals.
Brakes are just about the most important part of your car, so you don’t want to cut any corners by fixing it yourself—it’s not as simple as [adding brake fluid][
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.A mechanic will have the necessary tools and know-how to repair a brake line in under two hours. They can remove and replace the stripped brake line and scan your brake system to make sure it’s working properly again—and this generally costs $30-$50.
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