Driving a Supra with leaky brake line advice?

Kevin · 04-20-2009, 06:04 PM

Thanks. probably will replace all lines. but for now im gonna fix the leaky one. now should I bleed all the brakes before pinching the leaky line? or after.

mirage83 · 04-20-2009, 06:12 PM

Pinch off the line first, before you bleed. Otherwise you'll just be allowing more air into the system.

And yes, you'll need to leave the vice-grips on for the trip to make sure the line stays closed off and doesn't bleed out fluid on the way.

Not suggesting or recommending driving with your brakes in that condition, but if it's necessary that's how it needs to be done.

kwnate · 04-21-2009, 02:35 PM

find another car to buy.

04-21-2009, 02:35 PM	#3
kwnate SP58GT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 633	find another car to buy. __________________ Nate

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04-20-2009, 06:04 PM	#1
Kevin 3" Exhaust Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 194	Thanks. probably will replace all lines. but for now im gonna fix the leaky one. now should I bleed all the brakes before pinching the leaky line? or after.

04-20-2009, 06:12 PM	#2
mirage83 12psi boost Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 359	Pinch off the line first, before you bleed. Otherwise you'll just be allowing more air into the system. And yes, you'll need to leave the vice-grips on for the trip to make sure the line stays closed off and doesn't bleed out fluid on the way. Not suggesting or recommending driving with your brakes in that condition, but if it's necessary that's how it needs to be done.