On Mon, 13 Feb 2017 17:07:28 -0500, Ed Pawlowski wrote:

On 2/13/2017 11:14 AM, J. Clarke wrote:


So you never go through a car wash?

And what pressure does your exhaust have to
withstand? What pressure do your brake lines
have to withstand?



It doesn't matter what the brake lines are made
of, a 16 year old vehicle should have them
inspected and replaced as necessary.

You're expecting magic materials to take the
place of proper maintenance.


I'd agree if the lines lasted that long. In 55 years of driving, I
never replaced corroded brake lines until rather recently. I drove
plenty of 10 to 15 year old crap cars but two newer cars (2001 and 2010)
needed brake lines after six years.

That said, the 2001 Buick was falling apart in six years and I ended up
giving it away. Last GM car for me.


My 1985 LeBaron rotted the lines - but at about the same point where
the body was too weak to put it on the hoist to repair it
The 1995 TransSport also split a line. I've seen a lot of late model
cars rust the line under the clip that holds it in place. (Plastic or
metal clip doesn't seem to make a difference) m 21 year old ford
Ranger still has all original lines but it has been under-oiled since
new and all the lines are well caked with a layer of grease and dirt.
(just watch - now one will let go - serve me right for opening my big
mouth - - - )