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Old 11-28-2008, 10:01 PM   #3
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Re: Driving on front brakes only

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Originally Posted by dave2953 View Post
That sucks, but at least you discovered it before something catastrophic happened. My trans. lines leaked from that same spot, but I couldn't afford new ones. Instead, I found a piece of flared tubing that the correct size threaded nuts on it (I think it was brake line), cut it in half and threaded either end into the radiator. Then I just used rubber hose to attach the new line to the old line and no more leaks. You probably already knew about this, but I figured I would tell you anyway. Good luck on your brake job...at least the parts aren't crazy expensive.

I spent all my cash on christmas presents today and only had $40 left so I was able to get the shoes and spring kit. next Friday I will get the drums and all the brackets. Yes, I was one of the nuts at Walmart at 5am. Lol

I'll buy some tubing and make my own if a little teflon tape does'nt fix it.

Need to go to work and use the torch so I can heat up the u-bolt nuts on the torsion bars and tighten them up.

need new bushings just about everywhere.

Can't complain though, I knew what I was getting into when I bought it. Just wish there wasnt this much rust. I dont have the tools to repair it nor the money to have someone do it for me.
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