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The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet S-10. The contact stated while traveling at speeds of 10 mph, the brake lines snapped causing a loss of braking power. The emergency brake was used to bring the vehicle to a stop. The contact confirmed he had experienced brake leakage two years prior to the failure and the rust issue was not brought to his attention. The failure and current mileages were 52,000. Updated 06/17/10. Updated 06/18/10.
Brake line to rear system has a hole worn into it from rubbing against the frame near the front drivers wheel well. This is on a 1999 Chevrolet S10 pickup with a little more than 50,000 miles on it. Highway driven, not abused.
- Howell, MI, USA
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- Mcmurray, PA, USA