brake line is leaking fluid

1999 MERCURY SABLE
125,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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STUPIDNAME53
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I have a 1999 Mercury Sable that has a brake line leaking fluid. It is located approximately under the driver's seat. A 1/4 inch wrench fits snugly around the outside of the brake line. With a flare tool can I successfully remove a section of the line and make a new one?

The line is pitted and rusted, however it loos as though it could be difficult to bend a new line like the original line.
Dec 29, 2011 at 1:14 AM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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You can buy a direct replacement line. Or, you can possibly rent or borrow a tubing bender and buy a straight line and bend it yourself.
Dec 29, 2011 at 1:21 AM
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