mshab356

Hi all,

I have a 2008 IS-F. A friend of mine was helping install my new JoeZ exhaust this weekend and accidentally knicked the brake line that is situated next to the right (passenger) side catalytic converter. Naturally, it bled the brakes dry and I had to get it towed to the nearest Lexus dealership since there was no braking. They quoted $3700, saying that they need to drop the engine to reach and replace the whole line. Is this true? I find it hard to believe that the whole engine needs to be dropped for something fragile that can easily break/get damaged. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

NotADood

you could call around and find a shop willing to install a double flared compression fitting. It is possible to repair it, just not worth the liability for most shops. I would try a hot rod, 4x4, or tuner shop as they do more custom work.

MK4Sup_isF

iTrader: (10)

I have a new set of braided lines from Racing Brake if you want to get them. Ohh wait, the hard line. Find a salvage 2nd gen isX50. Don't know about his labor intensive it is to install though

lobuxracer

iTrader: (2)

It's true for a dealer. Not true for an independent. Replacing hard lines is a PITA, and bleeding it well is also a challenge because you'll need to cycle the ABS valves (you need Techstream) to ensure you don't have air trapped in the ABS control unit.

I could see it being $500, but not $3700 and engine drop. They are just trying to make it easy for themselves, or make it so expensive you won't choose them to do the work.

mshab356

Thanks for the responses everyone. Just had the dealership do what they need. Dont want to risk modifying the brake lines for it to fail later.

I8ABMR

WOW $3700 !!! speechless

Fsport2UR

Well.. that sucks. I would of at least got a second opinion at another Lexus dealership. Sounds like the head-hancho mechanic there doesn't know wtf he's doing. $3700 is just unbelievable for a measly ol brake line.