A leak in your brake
line can be extremely dangerous both for you and other people driving near you. First off, you cannot patch brake lines long-term. Using something like Rescue Tape works as a very short-term and temporary fix that gets you to the nearest mechanic
, but only if it’s a minor leak and there’s enough fluid left to get you there. Otherwise, the only way to fix a hole in a brake line is to fully remove and replace that segment of the brake line.
Brake lines consist of custom-fitted metal pipes that need to be cut, bent, and flared correctly. You can buy pre-made brake lines and flaring tools and cut them to suit your needs, but this is not a project for beginners to attempt.
Replacing brake lines consists of:
Accurately measuring the old brake lines that need replacing
Custom-cutting, bending, and flaring new lines
Removing the old lines and installing new ones
Properly refilling your brake fluid and bleeding the brake lines
Again, these are not DIY projects for beginners. You may want to take the car to a mechanic and have it fixed by professionals. Fixing a hole in a brake line will typically cost around $200 to $500, depending on what the mechanic charges for labor. It’s a bit expensive, but you can’t put a price on safety.
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