HCU to Rear Brake Line Repair

[fj1200u]

My 95 EB Exp developed a leak (more like blew) in the rear brake line in the 6" flex portion about a foot or so from the HCU. Looking closely at the line and where it runs and the number of intricate bends (right beside the engine, then down under and then tucked up into the frame), it will not be an easy fix.

It certainly appears that to accommodate putting the line back in the HCU, the flex portion is needed. Are there aftermarket parts even available to make something like this up?

Any suggestions on how to best go about this repair and/or what my options are?

In finishing, I'd like to thank so many who post their troubles and detail their fixes. Over the years you've saved me a lot of headache and $$$$ as my Explorer, unfortunately, has not been trouble free.

 

[bobflood]

My 95 EB Exp developed a leak (more like blew) in the rear brake line in the 6" flex portion about a foot or so from the HCU. Looking closely at the line and where it runs and the number of intricate bends (right beside the engine, then down under and then tucked up into the frame), it will not be an easy fix.

It certainly appears that to accommodate putting the line back in the HCU, the flex portion is needed. Are there aftermarket parts even available to make something like this up?

Any suggestions on how to best go about this repair and/or what my options are?

In finishing, I'd like to thank so many who post their troubles and detail their fixes. Over the years you've saved me a lot of headache and $$$$ as my Explorer, unfortunately, has not been trouble free.

Your best bet is to find a shop (machine shop, construction equipment repair, etc) that does hydraulic hoses and see if they can replace the flexible section without removing all the hard line from the vehicle.

 

[budwich]

one of the "tricks" used is just replace the "broken piece"... ie. 6 or xx inches... whatever. Basically buy a straight piece of brake line with or without fitting (canadian tire has short ones). Cut the bad line out at a "strategic place" so that you can get at the "leftover" with a flaring tool. Re-flare the ends (with fittings) on the "leftover" and connect in your "graft" / new piece.