o.k i need some help. i have a 1987 suburban.went out today to go get a can of copenhagen and the brake light came on. so i came home checked the fluid it was low so i filled it.started it up pumped the brakes a few times and checked fluid again ad it was low. so i looked at rear wheels and there is a leak comming from above gas tank and it is the brake fluid not gas lol. so did i blow a line? or somthing else? i tell you it hasnt been my month lost my job due to sate funding cuts. i worked with devolpmental disabled and to top it off cant colect unemployment cuz it was a state funded group home so i am falt broke and there are no jobs in my small town, g.m closed up. so anyways any help would be great
have a great day

hurt:
You have blown a line. This is not an expensive fix, as you can buy bulk lines at most auto stores. Will need someone to help you "bleed" the brakes tho. Bleed the one furthest from the master cylinder.....and keep going. Furthest, next furthest etc. Use a hose to save the brake fluid.

Good luck.

As an after thought, this could also be a rubber brake line, as it may have to flex at the point you indicated. Still same scenerio tho.

You blew a brake line, sorry dude .... if you are good with cars the line is not too expensive if you can put it in, of course after you do you will need to bleed the brakes etc. If not you perhaps you might know someone who could help you out???

nope not good with cars and it also snowing here 10 inches today. and then below zero temps lolcant even afford to buy the brake line.sometimes life is a bi$%ch.
thank you all

It's a brake line for sure. Just hope its not the steel line running down the frame to the rear end (very difficult to replace), but if it's the feeder hose to the rear brakes, not hard to change and shouldnt cost more than 20 bucks.

Find the source of the leak first, and if it's leaking at a fitting try tightening it first, sometimes it works, but not very often.

where are you at ... someone on the board may can help if you are close

It's either a loose connection, or a hole in the line. The only way to make certain is to get under the vehicle and trace the line until you find the leak. If you have a wrench and abilty to bleed the brake lines once you have repaired what is defective your costs should be minimal.
best of luck .. FDD

in wisconsin

Then set it on fire and stay warm.

probably the rubber line dry rotted. brake lines are hard lines (metal) from master cylinder to rear axle. rubber line runs to the rear axle because of articulation of axle.

sounds like some hard ice may have been slung up by the tires and cut the line. dont try to drive the car if the pedal is mushy and goes to the floor.

everybody posted before i could even get it typed out, lol.

lol ryderhard that has crossed my mind. i only paid 500 for it 2 years ago. had to put 400 in it for a new radiator. it has 189,000 miles runs like its brand new.
you all have a great day
stay warm

Where in Wisconsin hurt. Always willing to help someone in need if possible.

forgot to say thank you

if it is the rubber part go to the hardware store and buy a brass barbed union and 2 small hose clamps to repair the cut. bleeding the brakes requires some experience. take it to a high school auto shop class. mabye they will help. good luck.

where in wi dan

close to mad city