Shy Philosopher Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Hi, I've just got a 53 Ford Focus & flicking back through the old MOTs I see mention of the brake pipes being slightly corroded. I wasn't sure if this is something I need to be concerned about? Also, might this be covered by the 12 year corrosion warranty?Thanks in advance for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlos1987 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Have you had a look to see if there is any leakage from the pipes? I personally wouldn't risk anything when I comes to brakes. I mean do you value your/someone else's life more than the cost of brake lines. Karl. Sent from my C5303 using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_pickford94 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I had this as an advisory on my mot for my old car For the cost of it, I'd get them replaced because you never know when the rust could eat through enough to make a whole and you could potentially loose all brakes if this happened I'd think the 12 year warranty would be for treated panels such as painted body parts and not cover parts which will inevitably wear over time and use Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Philosopher Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 Thanks for the replies. I took her to a reliable local garage, who carried out a free safety check. They said there's nothing to worry about with the brake pipes at present, as the corrosion is only slight at present, but they will keep an eye on it. They said they'd do another free check on her before the winter to see if it's still all ok & there won't be an issue between now & then. It's a relief to know she is safe to drive, plus it meant I had the money to put her in for a full service (she's only ever had interim ones before - the last of which was April 2013). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegtuk Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I've had slightly corroded brake pipes in the advisory on the mot for the last 4 years. this time though they needed changing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btmaldon Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 It may be just a bit of surface rust. I would wire brush them and the waxoil them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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