help help help problem leak wjth leaking brake fluid

[southfield48d24]

hey went out to go take the car on the michigan ave. cruise in dearborn michigan on saturday july 10 2010 and a smelled a fume that i hd never smelled before and when i pulled out i noticed that the brake pedal went straight to the floor. i have not been able to locate the leak i will be removing the driver's side floor pan some time this week. here are a couple pictures of where the drips happens in the front of the car. not sure if it is the master cylinder or a brake line. also what shop do you guys trust in the detroit metro area would you suggest to get my brake problem fixed and not get ripped offed. thanks

Edited July 12, 2010 by southfield48d24

[LAKOTA169]

The Plymouth Owners Club- Detroit Region, Is having their monthly meeting tomorrow night (Tuesday July 13th) at Little Daddy's restaurant @7pm. It's on Woodward near Long Lake Road. Somebody at the meeting should be able to help you and answer any questions. Your welcome to stop by and sit in on the meeting. I had a shop in Ferndale install a master cylinder and wheel cylinders for me on my '37 Plymouth. You didn't say what year and model Plymouth you have.

Ed

http://plymouthclub.org/

[Brad Lustig]

I don't think you need to pull the floor pan. You should be able to see all of your lines from underneath the car. You can pull the access cover for the master.

[P-12 Tommy]

His user name says 48 D24 in it.

Tom

[LAKOTA169]

His user name says 48 D24 in it.

Tom

So it does. DOH!!! (as he slaps forehead).

[Captain Neon]

Having been there my self, I would assume he needs his master cylinder rebuilt.

[southfield48d24]

hey guys thanks for all your help on helping me find the leak i think i found the source. today i took the battery out and against the drivers side of the engine compartment next to the tire wall is where the two brake lines come through the from the front outer body then split off to both right and left wheels. so the break is not at the wheels but at the break line in the engine compartment. now i need to know if the break line can be fixed by splicing the damaged section with a new section or will i need to to replace the entire brake line. i will be taking the car to the shop but i want you guys opinion on how it can be repaired before i have the car towed. also i'm in southfield michigan, is there any shops that anyone of you guys who suggest that i can have the work done and fixed professionally in my area. thanks a lot again. i look forward to hearing you ideas.

Edited July 14, 2010 by southfield48d24

[Captain Neon]

Replace the entire line. Patches are just asking for trouble. Brake line is cheap and the labour will be the same if not more.

[LAKOTA169]

Try J & J in Ferndale. As I said earlier, they replaced my master cylinder, wheel cylinders, and brake lines. They also installed a new motor in my '37 Plymouth.

http://www.yellowpages.com/ferndale-mi/mip/j-j-auto-truck-center-9032011/map?lid=9032011

[southfield48d24]

Had car towed today to j & j in ferndale.

Edited July 30, 2010 by southfield48d24

[southfield48d24]

got car back. it feels great to be able to stop when you want. i had both front brake lines replaced. also had a rebuilt carb installed to help with the car restarting after running hot. car should now start up everytime i push the start switch.