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There is a leak in the metal brake line that runs along the driver's door and past the parking brake. I don't have the money to get it fixed somewhere. How can I splice it?

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If you have the proper brake line flaring tool and fittings you may be able to repair a section of the line , there is no shortcut here brake pressure is under a lot of pressure and only the proper fittings can be used

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