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Search Auto Parts Search 97 pontiac sunfire brake leak HELP! Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting 00supermario New User Jun 19, 2012, 4:47 PM Post #1 of 5 (2662 views) 97 pontiac sunfire brake leak HELP! Sign In My brakes suddenly went to hell, and i need help finding out the problem so hopefully i can fix it myself. My back left tire area has a really rusty hose that contained brake fluid and i think that got a leak in it. my entire system is out of brake fluid from this leak and when i put new brake fluid in it instantly leaks out the back end somewhere. it happened when i had to hit the brakes pretty hard to make a sharp turn. then all of a sudden my brake pedal goes all the way to the floor and if i press harder i will get my car to very slowly brake. its nothing on the wheel, it is a small thin rusty tube running from my left wheel area to something else i dont know haha im sure it strictly contains brake fluid. there is an identical one on the right wheel too but that one is working. can anyone please tell me what this tube is called, howmuch it might cost, and how hard it is to fix? thanks! Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jun 19, 2012, 4:49 PM Post #2 of 5 (2659 views) Re: 97 pontiac sunfire brake leak HELP! Sign In Choose something different to learn about. Brake repair is too dangerous for OJT. That rusted out brake line has to be made to specific specs. Just have it towed to a reputable shop. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. Discretesignals Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jun 19, 2012, 5:09 PM Post #3 of 5 (2643 views) Re: 97 pontiac sunfire brake leak HELP! Sign In I agree. If you have never done brake line work or have the proper tools and knowledge, your better off having it professionally done. Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved. nickwarner Veteran / Moderator Jun 19, 2012, 6:28 PM Post #4 of 5 (2611 views) Re: 97 pontiac sunfire brake leak HELP! Sign In If you had a qualified person with the right tools there to teach you its a learning experience. If its a Cletus who is only a little less clueless than you I guarantee you will crash this car fast and lose way more money paying for that than the repair shop that will do it right. I follow the other mods here in their advice. Discretesignals Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jun 19, 2012, 6:34 PM Post #5 of 5 (2609 views) Re: 97 pontiac sunfire brake leak HELP! Sign In Now if Cletus has a brother named Crazy Cooter, you should be alright. Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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