1991 Ford Ranger my brake line has hole in it

RANGERDANGER17

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1991 FORD RANGER
4 CYL
2WD
MANUAL
186 MILES

My brake line has hole in it
it line to rear brakes its a metal line and a sliver is cut out how do I go about to fix this
do I replace it or fix it with some kind JB weld or cover hose

never mind I got it there is a spilce kit you can buy

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BLACKOP555

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I wouldnt recomned splicing it, unless its a minor hole, that the hose might have been pinched or nicked.

But if its rusted chances are the whole line is starting to deteriorate.

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Monday, May 5th, 2008 AT 7:32 PM

RANGERDANGER17

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It was rusted out but I think a rock hit it
buti cant the whole brake line out it is stuckin between the frame and the gas tank

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Monday, May 5th, 2008 AT 7:35 PM

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Yes they are a pain to get at! If you ever have the tank down for some reason, get hte line fixed!

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Monday, May 5th, 2008 AT 8:37 PM

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Oh I will thats just not a everyday thing and then dont u have to replce the fuel pump cause it normally goes bad after that and there expensive like 200
u have any other ideas

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Monday, May 5th, 2008 AT 8:51 PM

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