Q: Brake hose instructions states that hose must be straightened and left in warm area before installation. How important is this.
The hose replacement is on a 73 Dodge Challenger and is about 14". It runs from the under body to rear axle and has a half circle bend.. The car will not be operated for a week or so after hose replacements.
My car has 110000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.
The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified. Please see our
terms of service
for more details
Get an instant quote for your car
Our certified mechanics come to you ・Backed by 12-month, 12,000-mile guarantee・Fair and transparent pricing
What others are asking
Can I Only Use the Rearview Mirror to Drive in Reverse?
The rear-view mirror in your vehicle is one of several mirrors that we use to gain a safe view of the other cars and obstacles around us while driving. Typically, as the name implies, the main purpose of this mirror...
How do I adjust the intervals of the windshield wipers on intermittent operation?
Sometimes you’ll want the windshield wipers to be working, but not at a steady pace. You may be driving through a light rain or just a few sprinkles. Intermittent operation can be adjusted to activate the wipers at the right...
Master cylinder and brake booster leaking
Worn master cylinder seals can cause brake fluid to leak into the brake booster, damaging it. I'm guessing this is what happened to your truck. Replacing both the master cylinder (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-master-cylinder-replacement) and brake booster (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/power-brake-booster-replacement) is the only way to...
When accelerating, car jerks back and forth - 1995 Chevrolet Beretta
This is not a safe condition under which to continue driving. If you have any warranty options with the dealer you purchased the car from, go back to the dealer, and seek satisfactory repairs that eliminate this condition. If that...
Reinstalling fuel pump back into tank
If you are not using an OEM, dealer supplied gasket, but rather an aftermarket supplied gasket, that could cause this problem. The gasket you have may simply be too thick. Even if the gaskets are of the same thickness, there...
the truck turns over and over, but will not start
If the starter motor is turning the engine over rapidly, at sufficient RPM, but the engine does not catch and run, that means that there is an ignition, fuel, air induction, or mechanical fault in the engine that will have...
the oil pan drain plug head is rounded off to remove the plug are the threads clockwise or counter clouckwise?
To remove the drain plug, turn the plug counter-clockwise. You may need to use a "bolt-out" type socket to grip what remains of the head. In the event that the internal (in pan) threads are damaged and you need a...
Related articles
10 Biggest Car-Related Headaches and What to Do About Them
You You don’t want to, but if you're a car owner it's inevitable that at some point you will experience car troubles. It's also fairly certain that the machine you rely on will cause you grief when you least expect...
How to Replace an Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Fuse or Relay on Most Cars
Anti-lock brake systems have a fuse that fails if the ABS brake light is on or when the fuse is blown. The wheels may lock up if the ABS fuse is bad.
How Bad Driving Prematurely Wears Out Your Car
Bad drivers and bad driving habits can cause strain on car parts, especially the tires, brakes, body, and electrical and steering systems.
Browse other content
Cities
Services