| bill.in.mt wrote: |
| right - emergency brake cable tubes - if you didn't cut the cable inside, just seal the nick to keep water out. |
What's shown in the photo are the rear brake hydraulic lines that carry fluid from the master cylinder to the rear wheel cylinders.
Personal opinion on my part, but I wouldn't risk my life, those of my passengers or other folks on the road to brake system hard lines (or any other brake or steering system component) that was known to have been compromised.
Even if the lines are otherwise in excellent condition, a kink, rust pit or saw nick creates a weak point - the line may function fine for long time, but the time at which it's most likely to fail is the point at which it's under the greatest stress, which is likely to be that moment when a suburban blows through a red light right in front of you and you're standing on the brakes trying NOT to shorten your '02's wheelbase by about 2 feet.
Not worth the risk - replace the line (and the one to the other side if it's corroded).
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Barry Allen
'69 Sunroof
'82 E21 (daily driver)
'82 633CSi (wife's driver)
'65 El Camino (yard & parts hauler)
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