Old brake lines.

[old man neri]

I took these off another car of mine. They could be the original 50 year old lines. I really don't know.

They are completely swelled shut. Even 120 PSI from the air compressor resulted in nothing getting through.

Before they completely swell shut I think they can start to act as a one way valve resulting in dragging brakes.

Replace yours every so often. I have no doubt in my mind that there are some 30 year old lines out on Porsches because "OMGz, I got my car on BAT and it is all original super low miles, even the blinker fluid is original!"



Anyways, just thought I would post this because.

[wareaglescott]

interesting to see one in that condition. Thanks for posting

[Knockdown]

Just a tip, save ends of the old brake lines, seal by inserting a short piece of rod of some kind, it's a nice way to seal up the brake system if you need to take the calipers and flex line off for suspension work. However, the ones you show may not need the rod.

[MrBonus]

While I've had no issues with my brakes, this has been an item I've been meaning to address. Old tires and brakes are a horrible accident waiting to happen.

[Lyle O]

Agreed, thanks for posting (I, too, have never seen lines quite this bad). Also, remember that replacing with "stainless braided" lines can still result in the same situation eventually; the SS braiding is only on the OUTSIDE. The inside is the same construction as all rubber lines, and the elastomer and reinforcement can still swell over time.