Originally Posted by 235Kidd
I traced all the brake lines, and they look good with no rust pitting or wear from rubbing on anything. We live in a dry climate, so that helps keep external rust away for the most part.

Brake fluid acts like a sponge and soaks up water, then as the trucks sits in storage the microscopic droplets settle to the low spots and start rusting the metal tubing from the inside out. It you haven't replaced the steel and rubber lines, you should do it now, its an easy DIY weekend project AND it might save someone's life!

Mike B smile


Mike Boteler

1956 Chevy 3100 Resto Rod
1952 Willys M38 Army Jeep
1983 Jeep CJ7 Laredo
1984 Jeep CJ7
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Silver Spring, MD