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Brake line recall question.

18K views 55 replies 19 participants last post by  huesmann  
There was a case here not too long ago where a brake line that had been inspected during the original recall had begun to leak. In that case, the recall records showed the inspection had been done, but the photos the OP posted looked as if the lines had not been sprayed, or not been sprayed adequately, in accordance with the recall. If I recall correctly, Subaru paid for the replacement, which was for the complete line(s) from the engine compartment to their ends at the back.
 
@oxygen

I don't have that experience, nor do I recall anyone reporting they had a post-spraying leak and how it went in Canada. However, the dealer's tone does sound positive. I hope you will let us know the outcome on Monday.

Here's a clip from an SOA notice showing the areas of concern. It might be helpful to compare with the actual failure area if the dealer will let you into the shop to see it. If the leak is in the area that was inspected and sprayed back in 2011, then I really do hope the dealer and/or SCI will cover the repair.

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Looks bad enough. I don't see much, if any, of the Rust-Nox spray in those areas. If the lines were sprayed in 2011, it might not have been adequate, or was somehow washed off.

Looks as if there's liquid on the pipe in the lower photo. Could be where it's leaking.

Please let us know what the dealer says . .
 
First two photos aren't showing . . .

edit: seems to be working now (5 minutes later . . .)

@Plastixx

Where did you run the line out from under the seat on the driver side? Did you have to drill or was there a convenient pass-through? (I think there's a pass-through for the ABS wheel sensor wire but would have to look again . . .)

On the passenger side, did the tube that broke into pieces break at the mounting clips (rust points)? Did you reuse the clips for the new line?