1994 Plymouth Voyager Repair Question
Topics covered: Wheel, Wheel cylinder, Brake line.
Mileage: 215,000 miles.
Mileage: 215,000 miles.
Asked on July 17, 2012
Rear Brake line cut too short
1994 Plymouth Voyager, 3.0L, Non ABS. I changed both rear wheel cylinders and one side brake line - from the flex hose to the wheel cylinder. I cut the brake line a bit too short. I connected it to the wheel cylinder, ran it around the leaf springs and pulled it tight to the flex hose connection. I got it connected, and bled and tested the brakes which are OK. There are no leaks at the wheel cylinder or the flex hose ends, but the line is tight, with no play. Is that OK, or should I remake a longer line and replace it, so there is some play???
Asked by raymarquiseAnswer
Replied on July 17, 2012
no, i think you should replace it again with the correct routing as when the vehicle shifts and moves, the line will fracture and break. play it safe and repair it correctly.
Roy
Replied on July 18, 2012
Hi,
I did route the line correctly - the same way the old line was routed. My concern is that the line is pulled tightly, and I wanted to know if that in itself will cause any problems.
Replied on July 18, 2012
pulled tightly, yes, it needs slack to allow for movement
Roy