FYI folks!I went to check over my 99' before a trip to SC and when I went around to check the tires, I found the left rear inside (dually) to be flat! So, okay I'll just pull it off and put on the spare and I'll get it patched/repaired So, when I go to get the spare out I just happened to look up and noticed that the flexible brake line on the top of the rear-end was worn out past that laminate material into the 2nd layer of rubber! Upon further investigation it appears that the original rubber brake line over time was/is making contact with the frame and rubbed thru! So, I got the replacement flex line (dealer only item) and changed it out. The new flexible brake line is the exact same length! Hm that isn't going to work because of the vertical movement in the rear-end it'll just wear out again over time. So, rather than putting some of the plastic hose protector over the brake line I chose to use some fuel line (much thicker) and cut it length wise and placed it over the brake line and attached it with tie wraps and electrical tape. This should prevent it from wearing out and causing this problem again. Oh and I checked and there is no safety or tsb on this issue. So, when you guys & gals have some time you may want to take a look just to be safe and sure! Funny how the "Big Guy" watches out for us! Good Luck!

 

Good catch. Thanks for the info. Reps to ya

 

Appreciate the heads up. Reps sent

 

This is the 2nd thread this weak about lines being rubbed and worn through... think I'm going to find a local race shop and see about getting some custom length braided brake lines made up

 

Thanks for the heads up. Is this only on a dually? I will look this afternoon.

Reps sent.

 

Hey Rick,
I happen to have both (see sig) but found it on the dually. However, I do plan on checking the other truck this weekend just to be sure/safe!

 

OK, another hose to check!

 

I found this issue on my SRW when I first got it a few years ago. No damage had yet been done to the hose, but I immediately spiral-wrapped it.

Pop

 

I had the flex portion of the line from my antilock unit to the front left wheel rub through on my 2000 Excursion and blow out a couple of months ago. Fortunately, I wasn't driving at the time it happened.

 

OK, another hose to check. thanks guys.