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Old Apr 8, 2023 | 11:21 PM
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Brake line replacement

I have a 2001 Ford E350 EXT V10 with 160,000 miles. I was wondering when I should put new brake lines on my van. I live in Minnesota so I'm sure they are rusty as hell. They are the original brake lines. TIA
 
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Old Apr 9, 2023 | 08:25 PM
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When they start to leak
I sure would not replace them on a whim, or because they are rusty on the outside
I have seen them go 300k miles on Wisconsin vehicles, rusty as hell
The springs will fall off before the brake lines rust out
 
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