GM Brake Lines
Well, my brake lines finally broke (major corrosion - I am sure the fuel lines are next). I had new rubber put on the truck yesterday, got a call saying that I had a brake line leak. They left it on...
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BurbMan wrote:
Ouch...I think I spent $900 for the lines at Classic and then items like the 2 fuel pumps, shocks, and some other misc items put the project tab at around $2K for me. The fuel lines were a bear on the burb because of the way they hug the frame rail, the torsion bars need to be released and slid out of the way.
Cale good luck with the job...the dealer should be able to fabricate a crossover line pretty easily to go with the kit. Be advised I had to replace the rear calipers too because I couldn't get the bleed screws open....so you may have some additional costs to the job if other rusty parts break off when they are replacing the lines. When I had mine apart I had some time to hit the underside of the frame and body with the wire wheel and spray some rust converter underneath, topped with Rustoleum undercoating. Not a permanent fix but anything to help delay the inevitable.
I also sent the fuel injectors out to be ultrasonically cleaned and rebuilt with new pintles and O-rings and bench checked for flow balance. Along with a new filter the entire fuel system is new front to back. Should be good for a few years.
I will say I am jealous, I wish I had the $$$ to have this job done at the dealer, it's not something I would do again.
So the dealer spent 8 hours yesterday tearing everything out and prepping for a re-install. They said I should have it back on Friday. The one good deal about going to the dealer...they charge for book hours. I know sometimes they can get done much quicker, unfortunately for them, I don't think that will be possible here.
Wow, 6 weeks, if I had a place to work on it and the time, I would have taken on the task.
I did file a complaint with NHTSA and contacted GM Customer Care, hopefully they will help offset the costs, but not holding my breath.
The money used for this is from my head-gasket repair fund. I like to keep $5k around for the day I blow one, since I figure that is the most expensive project I would have to undertake.
Once I get the truck back, I will probably use rust converter, as you did, then use Fluid Film on all the new lines. A couple hours now and every so often will save me dollars later.
Cale
