Looking for mechanics

[skavengear]

I need someone who knows how to replace/put in new gas and brake lines into an '95 chevy silverado. I have saved up $800 but have heard 6-700 is a good price. dealership wanted $1200 and thats ridiculous. I would do it myself but i dont want to risk more damage taking out the tank.

so can anyone help or suggest a cheap and reliable/honest mechanic?

[Randl]

For honesty I've had good luck with TNT Automotive in Randolph.
He has always been fair with me and my family.

[KingElthur]

I always found JT Auto in Holbrook on S. Franklin St. to be a great shop to work with.

[DarkAngelsGuy]

I know how to do it but do not have all the required tools. You need a flange and a tube bender in order to get the job done right. It is pretty easy to do it yourself if you want to give it a try. You just have to bring your brake/gas lines into an Autozone or Advanced and they will match uo the width and length for you. Then you put your couplings on, flange and clean up the edges, and bend the line into the same shape the old line was. The couplings will screw right into the master cylinder or caliber or wherever you need em to go. Gas lines are a little more tricky because of positioning - there it helps to have another person holding up the line for you while you line it up.

Don't be afraid to give it a whirl. Look on you tube if you get stuck.

[the_trooper]

Yeah, in the past I've just replaced the rotten parts.  I once had to limp home from BG because my rear brake line failed.  Wasn't fun and the repair was annoying but relatively straight forward.

It's an afternoon job really and maybe a hundred or so in parts if you screw up the line much.

If you are broke, knowing how to fix cars will be the difference between being broke and being in debt.

All that being said, the most reputable shop I know of would suggest you to junk it or do it yourself as the time invested for them makes them feel as if they are ripping you off.

[skavengear]

i know as close to nothing about cars/trucks as possible.

[DarkAngelsGuy]

If you pick up a Hanes manual for your vehicle at an auto parts store, it should walk you threw replacing your lines. Also, you can take a look at you tube to watch others bend the tube and couple the line. That should be all you need for instruction. It's just a matter of trying and applying yourself.

[the_trooper]

^^^

He is totally right.  Bend the tube, cut the tube, flange the tube, connect. Rinse, repeat.

[skavengear]

Thank you all for the reccomendations. Ive looked into it and would like to give big thanks to Rich and Darkangelguy for the advice/help. I'll be attempting this as soon as i get a good warm, sunny weekend to work on it (in new england that should be next june  )

Thank You!