Broke my brake line, how to fix?

[Dellaware]

Noticed leaking brake fluid from the rear driver wheel and sure enough it was the brake line. I figure the car is old enough I would do all of the lines. Took them off today to ensure they needed replaced, and yep, big ole leak on that driver rear line. So anyway I take them apart, get to the last one, and as I'm loosening it, the metal line going to the brake line breaks right at the male nut. Darn!
So now what? do I need a whole new line or is there a way to cut and extend that line and put the nut back on?
I hope I didn't just turn a "simple/cheap" job into a "difficult/expensive" job...

[bkreigsr]

our host sells a replacement - not too pricy as long as it's not a 930

[wachuko]

Originally Posted by bkreigsr

our host sells a replacement - not too pricy as long as it's not a 930

+1 Just order a new line from our host... that is what I did for the RS build

[vash]

one of my better local parts stores sells straight replacements. a cheapo bender and you can make your own. the bender looks like a pair of pliers with a wheel on it.

take your old threaded fitting with you..i seem to remember two types of non-SAE stuff.

[Bob Kontak]

+1 on vash's comment. However, the lines (at least feeding my front calipers) you buy from the local stores are softer than the Porsche metal line. Not sure if that presents risk but it might. Bring your old line to match fittings.

[JohnJL]

I believe the Porsche fittings are M10 1mm TP bubble?

[wachuko]

Here:

[Dellaware]

Yep! Thanks all, I had to call to make sure I got the right one, but I can live with a $20 mistake.

[Charlie V]

Originally Posted by vash

one of my better local parts stores sells straight replacements. a cheapo bender and you can make your own. the bender looks like a pair of pliers with a wheel on it.

take your old threaded fitting with you..i seem to remember two types of non-SAE stuff.

That is what I do. There are a couple of local parts supply outlets that sell various lengths with metric fittings. Bend to suit and install. Simple.

[bkreigsr]

here's a free tip - remove the spring clip from the mount then wiggle the 17 mm fitting back a bit (toward the center line of the car) so you can grab it with a wrench when loosening and tightening the 11 mm fitting
Bill K

[RSTarga]

I'd stick with steel lines. Those look like copper to me.

[not_hans_stuck]

That looks like an easy bend. It's an alloy. Make sure you get the right flare - it's called a bubble flare. I bought the tool and can make them - if you're in Houston or nearby, let me know and we can just make it up in the garage.

[Dellaware]

well i ordered from pelican but there was delay delay delay, i guess since they ordered from Germany. I was able to find a line that did the job at Napa. Got everything installed, took it to DMV and got it inspected, and had a great weekend driving.

[wachuko]

Great news, thank you for the update!!