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My front break is leaking from a warn spot on the hose attached to the caliper.

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Replace the brake line, you can pick up the replacement line at the GM Dealer, Napa, or Auto Zone and they can give you the step by step instructions to replacing it with common tools. Once the line has been replaced, make sure you buy some brake fluid to be able to bleed the brake system to ensure there is no air in the system.

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This is a very simple repair. The biggest problem is making sure you get all the air out of the system when bleeding the brakes. Good luck!

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