Hey guys, it's been a while. I was wondering of some of the knowledgeable members here could help me out.

Our 1993 Grand Marquis needs new brake lines and a master cylinder seal. How hard are these to replace? I've never done this kind of brake work on any car before.

 

Depends on how much of the brake lines need replacing. You don't mean the brake hoses, do you? These days you can buy the brake lines pre-bent for your make and model which makes a world of difference for the do-it-yourselfer. Just remember to bleed the brake system when you are done. I'm not sure what you mean by the master cyl. seal. Is it between that and the booster, or maybe the rubber bladder under the master cover? Let us know.

 

Ok so I got to talk to the mechanic today and find out what was going on. He said it that the line that goes from the proportioning valve to the back of the car is rotted and needs to be replaced, and may need a proportioning valve.

So it looks like I just need that one line for now. Where can I get the line pre-bent? That would certainly make life easier

 

Call your local parts place. Should be okay. The valve will be a dealer item probably. let me know.

 

I gave NAPA a call and said that I had to bring in the line for them to cut the right length, but they can't bend it. Have to try some other places.

What diameter are the lines? 3/8?

 

the master cyl parts can be got at the parts stores too, but it's usually better to just get a new master cyl if needed. as for the line, I haven't seen any parts placed that have a pre-bent hard line for installation. I have seen some folks use the reinforced (steel braided hose) to re-run rotted lines and just use very short segments of hard line for couplers where needed.

 

All fixed...I do not like working on them though. Thanks for the advice!

 

heh... I don't know many who like working on them. though I do know that the satisfaction from a fix done right yourself is pretty nice.