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Old 08-13-2012, 07:09 PM
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I am new here. I just bought a 2004 Mustang GT. I have wanted one since I was 16 years old, just never bought one. Now at 26 years old, I just decided to sell my motorcycle and buy the Mustang I always wanted. SO far I am very happy with it, and it is in great shape. I bought it with only 3800 original miles, and no mods.

Just today, I installed the mach 1 chin spoiler and Flowmaster American Thunder cat-back. While installing the cat-back, I accidentally punctured a line that fluid runs though. I am not sure what the line goes too, however I do know that it is not gas. I was using an electric saw and after cutting through the stock exhaust, the blade slipped and hit this line. It is on the passenger side, and sits right next to the exhaust.

Does anyone know what this line may be? I was thinking possibly a brake line, but from what I can see it doesnt run to the brakes.

Any help or suggestions would be helpful.
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Old 08-13-2012, 07:28 PM
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what color is the liquid? its most likely a brake line.
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Old 08-13-2012, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by kugzgt
what color is the liquid? its most likely a brake line.
It is a clear liquid.
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Old 08-13-2012, 07:52 PM
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You still have good brake pedal?
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The only other things down there, with fluid in them, are brake lines...
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brake fluid and fuel are the only lines filled with liquid back there.
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Old 08-14-2012, 09:35 AM
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After looking at it some more, it is brake fluid. Guess it will be making a trip to the dealership......
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Old 08-14-2012, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by lowrd03vr6
After looking at it some more, it is brake fluid. Guess it will be making a trip to the dealership......
That's not going to be cheap
I sure hope you learned from this?
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Originally Posted by BraMas
That's not going to be cheap
I sure hope you learned from this?
It wasn't too bad, only $80. They just cut out a piece of the line and replaced it.
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Old 08-14-2012, 06:51 PM
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That's a hell of a dealership you got there. That repair should've cost you at least $200.
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