99 ram 1500 5.2

I ruptured a brake line to my rear brakes. Pretty sure it was the top line and it broke inside the frame next to the gas tank. What do I need to fix this? Length of line, etc, etc.

 

Buy a piece loong enough to replace the ruptured part and splice it in. Use a flare tool to flare the ends. Technically not supposed to use compression fittings on brake lines. Most parts stores will have eveything you need.

 

Do you happen to know the diameter of the line I need? And flare it before I use the compression fittings?

 

You would have top cut the ruptured part out and take it to a store. And you use flare fittings, not compression. There are several videos on you tube showing how to flare brake lines. Parts stores will sell a piece of brake line already flared with the fittings. You will need to buy a couple of flare fittings and flare the ends of your existing lines to connect them together.

 

It's been a while since I did a 2nd Gen but I'm almost positive its a 3/16 line. You might as well spray the hose fittings down now because if the line corroded enough to burst, the fittings are gonna be a b*tch...

 

Actually I would suggest total line replacement. More than likely if you splice in new the same line will fail elsewhere. In fact, other lines are now endangered due to the higher pressures in the system due to the repair. I would inspect all brake lines for signs of seepage and completely replace any that look suspect.

I've chased brake lines before (fix one, another fails) it isn't fun.

 

I fixed mine about 5 years ago, No issues at all. Next to the gas tank is a known rust out spot.

 

Go buy the whole new line from the dealership for like 80 bucks. Comes with the flexible hydraulic line and everything.

 

Why pay $80 for the same thing that just rusted out? At least the one that got had the green coating on it to prevent corrosion. I seen someone has a complete brake line kit made from stainless for our trucks. That's the way to go, stainless steel!

http://www.classictube.com/

Not sure if anyone else makes them. ???

 

They don't have them for all trucks though..... A few options I require for mine aren't there...... (like, extended cab, and short bed......)