Brake line burst while driving....

[Blacdout96]

Just to give you guys a heads up, NAPA now sells a Nickel/Copper alloy line that will never oxidize and/or rot. It's twice the price of regular line, but it's worth it in the end.

[JL8Jeff]

Originally Posted by Blacdout96

Just to give you guys a heads up, NAPA now sells a Nickel/Copper alloy line that will never oxidize and/or rot. It's twice the price of regular line, but it's worth it in the end.

I ended up replacing all my hard lines in the Silverado with stainless steel lines and it was a pain to change them out, get them seated properly and stop the slow leaks, but well worth the peace of mind knowing they are good to go. But in Paul's case, it was the stupid rubber boot that was supposed to protect the line that caused the premature rust out. The older Toyota trucks and 4Runners had a rubber boot to protect the parking brake pivot and that would hold moisture, rust them up and lock them in place making the parking brake worthless. It's definitely a good idea to check your brake lines and hoses.

[Blacdout96]

Paul might want to look into getting stainless steel lines to replace the rubber lines

[86blackbetty]

sounds scary..wouldnt wish it on noone..good thing you and noone else was hurt

[V]

Yesterday I put a small vise-grip on the broken line and loaded the car on my trailer. I took it to a Cadillac dealer and gave them a copy of the recall(even though my car wasn't included) and my Cadillac customer service case number. A little after noon today I got a call from the dealer saying it was all done and ready to be picked up. I went right away. They did replace both front brakes as per the recall. They even washed the car too. I made sure I got my vise grips back too.

I am quite satisfied with how GM/Cadillac customer service stepped up and took the appropriate action. I do think all 1st gen cts-v owners should be informed and the recall openly extended to V's.

Due to this positive outcome, I still plan on getting a newer V in 1.5 years.

[LTb1ow]

Saw that on FB, glad to hear that GM stepped up for you Paul.