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Jul 17, 2007 | 05:18 PM

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damey1

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Which brake is it going to??

If he knew anything about what he was talking about, he'd realize that the brake lines go to the ABS system, NOT the master cylinder...

I'd recommend taking it to a local Subaru shop where you'll get an honest mechanic to look at it and assess the issue. Not sure how he could be stupid enough to try that.

The proper solution IF the fitting were cross-threaded would be:

1. cut off the flare end of the brakeline.
2. remove the cross-threaded connector
3. install a new connector
4. using a flaring tool, create a new flare, and re-attach the hose, being careful not to cross-thread the connector.

Obviously, either one of two scenarios here:

1. Not competent, especially with the most important aspect of your car.
2. Not honest...

I'd pick option 2 personally.

It's going to the right front...wow, glad I asked and didn't tell them just to fix it...probably would have found more stuff wrong too, like me needing a whole new engine.

Jul 17, 2007 | 05:22 PM

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midas doesnt do engines so they would bother telling you that...but they might advise you to replace your muffler bearing

Jul 17, 2007 | 06:10 PM

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if all they were paid to do was bleed the brakes, how did they find the cross threads? Is the line leaking, or did they **** with it?

Jul 17, 2007 | 06:14 PM

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Midas is the worst place to take your car, EVER.

Jul 17, 2007 | 06:19 PM

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if all they were paid to do was bleed the brakes, how did they find the cross threads? Is the line leaking, or did they **** with it?

The line isn't leaking, I'm assuming he just saw some drips from when he changed the lines. There's no leak coming from anywhere

Jul 17, 2007 | 07:38 PM

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What city are you in?
I might have a few to take a look at them. I work in fremont live in walnut creek area.
So I bet your in santa rosa... lol

Jul 17, 2007 | 10:34 PM

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What city are you in?
I might have a few to take a look at them. I work in fremont live in walnut creek area.
So I bet your in santa rosa... lol

If he were in Santa Rosa, he'd simply have to take Hwy. 12 west to the next town over...I'd inspect his brake system and see what's REALLY wrong with it (if anything).

Jul 17, 2007 | 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by brucelee

Midas is the worst place to take your car, EVER.

I thought Stevens Creek Subaru and Jiffy Screw (up) or any of those quick oil change places were in the running for the top title of "Worst Place Ever". According to you, Gruppe-S might have an outside shot at the title as well.