Brake line question.

[IronJedi]

So I lost brake pressure this morning. Pretty sure this rusted steel line is the culprit (pictures are of either end) that runs just passenger side of center along the frame rail, through a flange (first pic), bends 90 degrees and then screws into an adapter at another flange (second pic).

My question is this: In the first pic it looks like the "rigid" steel line meets a flex line just after that flange/holder.Are these two separate lines? If so, how are joined? Do I have to replace the entire line from the master cylinder back? Or is there a way to join a new piece of steel line to that "flex" line?

 

[don-ohio]

Looks like you need to replace a few lines,any that are very rusty anyway.I had a good mechanic replace the hard to get to ones. If you are really good with brakes,do it,but brakes are so important that sometimes we need to go to a pro.
Do you have a shop manual? don-ohio ^)

 

[BrooklynBay]

It looks like the steel line is connected to a flexible line. Each piece is a separate part.

 

[Josh P]

You will have to change the flex line too. The threads are rusted out and as soon as that line twists with a wrench it will crack.

 

[IronJedi]

Thanks for the input guys. Gave in and had it done by a pro.