Brake lines busted
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glenn304bonne97
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Brake lines busted
I busted at line the other day and the car is parked in the driveway would it be safe to drive it the shop to get it fixed its on like 2miles away from my crib if i put more bake fliud in it......
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Re: Brake lines busted
No, never. Once the line is busted air has got into the line. Air compresses so your brakes wont work too well with air. And besides that fact the fluid will go the route of least resistance which will be that broken line. If you add more you will just end up with a bigger puddle on the floor. Don't risk your life or someone else's and call a tow truck
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Re: Brake lines busted
I can't agree more, this is an accident waiting to happen.
A $75 tow is cheap insurance in this case, and a definate no brainer.
A $75 tow is cheap insurance in this case, and a definate no brainer.
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Re: Brake lines busted
Get a tow. A broken brake line is unsafe to drive on.
And, don't be surprised if they break some other lines trying to repair this one.
And, don't be surprised if they break some other lines trying to repair this one.
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Re: Brake lines busted
Use the e-brake? 
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Mad Myche
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Re: Brake lines busted
Hell No! The eBrake runs on the rear drums only, and has very little stopping power.maroon111993 wrote:Use the e-brake?
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Re: Brake lines busted
It would be unsafe for 2 blocks, not to mention 2 miles.
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