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Failed NCT-Brake Lines/hoses

  • 27-11-2011 5:24pm
    #1
    Rafa1977
    Closed Accounts Posts: 400 ✭✭


    Hi all I have 00 Mitsubshi Lancer and it failed the NCT today for the brake lines/hoses which is corroded. I had a pre NCT test done with Advance Pitstop last Saturday and am just asking should they have picked up on this? Also could anyone tell me if this is a big job to put right and how much would it cost, thanks


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  • #2
    gyppo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,649 ✭✭✭gyppo


    It should have been found on your pre-nct-test, imo.

    How much it costs to put right depends on the labour involved.
    If its the brake hoses (the black rubber type) that have cracks, and need replacing, the labour costs will not be too bad I'd imagine.
    If the steel brake lines need replacing, there may be a lot more labour involved, as the brake lines have to traverse areas like the back axle, fuel tank, etc, which may involve some stripping down to allow refitting the new ones.
    Theres also the time needed to bleed the brakes.


  • #3
    slimjimmc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,786 ✭✭✭slimjimmc


    Yes they should have picked it up as brake lines/hoses as they're listed as part of the pre-NCT check. However, sometimes the condition of the pipe/hose is subjective and it's acceptability can depend on the mechanic/tester to some extent. It's not unheard of testers failing brake pipes because of harmless light surface corrosion or even dirt.


  • #4
    oregano
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 226 ✭✭oregano


    Bring it back to Advance, they may fix it free if they can't justify why they overlooked telling you you'd fail...


  • #5
    George Dalton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,728 ✭✭✭George Dalton


    I know it's closing the stable door at this stage but paying someone to do a pre nct on a 00 car is a pointless exercise. The test is only €50 and then you know exactly where you stand.

    As for the situation with the garage, if that happened in our place we would charge for the repair but pay for the retest for the customer. But I would have recommended the OP to just bring the car in for the test rather than have us check it first.


  • #6
    Nforce
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,924 ✭✭✭Nforce


    Cost me around €250 to have the steel brake lines replaced on my bmw E46 last year. Bitch of a job to do..the mechanic had to drop the fuel tank and rear subframe to do it,iirc.



    Edit:Ohh..and fwiw...mine managed to pass the NCT with the corrode lines! Only spotted them myself when the car was on a lift a few days after the test.


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  • #7
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    oregano wrote: »
    Bring it back to Advance, they may fix it free if they can't justify why they overlooked telling you you'd fail...


    If a garage replaces something and it fails then NCT then they must pay.

    They should have spotted it yes, but if they have not fixed anything then its unreasonable to expect them to repair it FOC.

    As said, brake line corrosion is a very subjective fail and is a bone of contention between many garages and the NCT.


  • #8
    Rafa1977
    Closed Accounts Posts: 400 ✭✭Rafa1977


    George Dalton wrote: »
    I know it's closing the stable door at this stage but paying someone to do a pre nct on a 00 car is a pointless exercise. The test is only €50 and then you know exactly where you stand.

    As for the situation with the garage, if that happened in our place we would charge for the repair but pay for the retest for the customer. But I would have recommended the OP to just bring the car in for the test rather than have us check it first.

    I agree 100% with you on going for the NCT test, I have always done this, but this time I decided aganist as I knew of a couple of issues that it would fail for. Thanks for the responses and I will Advance a ring tomorrow.


  • #9
    Nforce
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,924 ✭✭✭Nforce


    Not sure about your local Advance...but the one in Athlone don't replace the steel lines (at least they didn't when I wanted mine done last year).


  • #10
    slimjimmc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,786 ✭✭✭slimjimmc


    Nissan doctor wrote: »
    If a garage replaces something and it fails then NCT then they must pay.

    They should have spotted it yes, but if they have not fixed anything then its unreasonable to expect them to repair it FOC.

    As said, brake line corrosion is a very subjective fail and is a bone of contention between many garages and the NCT.

    Especially when the pre-NCT check was free too!


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