yup, a repost of a recent Chevy truck brake line rot post/ thread... but can't locate it on search, so 'scuse me.
Got word today from mechanic my '02 Silverado 4X4 brake lines are rotting and look like a bundle of tubes w/ tree bark on 'em. Googles say this is a problem w/ this era truck. Very reputable shop, mechanic is a good kid and we speak the same mechanical language. I still need to see for myself to judge the severity and decide if I wanna put it off till warmer weather... not tonight tho, maybe tomorrow.
I can do the work, BTDT w/ a '90 F-150 end to end w/ a $50 flare tool and bender. The old F-150 had more access than the Chevy looks like it has. No solid surface to work on either unless I drag the '81 Chevy PU project outta the carport, then winter weather could become a problem... but it was damn near 60 today in SW Pa.
This is my winter vehicle (we been lucky so far w/ snow), I'm torn between chancing driving as is and waiting till warmer weather to save a few bucks or let the shop do all new lines for $700 and just be berkeleying done w/ it.
I'll be working 7 days/ week till who knows when. I'm torn 50/ 50 right now. My inner car guy says chance driving it and DIY, my responsible adult says be safe and work OT and let the shop do it.
What says GRMers?
