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Quick Technical Question

Kryozerkia
09-11-2007, 23:23
How easy is it to cut a brake line in a car? Is it openly accessible under the car? If not, is there anything else that is that would cause a car to roll away?

Thanks.
Yootopia
09-11-2007, 23:24
Aaah, the joys of vengeance, eh?

Depends entirely on the model of car, really.
Kryozerkia
09-11-2007, 23:27
Aaah, the joys of vengeance, eh?

Depends entirely on the model of car, really.

Ok, let's say the model of the car is an SUV, a FORD SUV from about 2004. Fairly modern, how easy would it be? Compared to let's say a Lexus or a Mercedes.
Myrmidonisia
09-11-2007, 23:48
Ok, let's say the model of the car is an SUV, a FORD SUV from about 2004. Fairly modern, how easy would it be? Compared to let's say a Lexus or a Mercedes.
In every car -- that's every car, the brake fluid must enter the brake cylinder on each wheel. That may be a small steel line or a flexible line, but the fluid must get to the wheel cylinder to make the disks or shoes actuate.

With a flashlight and a pair of dykes (diagonal cutters, you fools), it would be very easy to cut a brake line.

However, when a car is at rest, it's usually the engine, parking brake, or transmission that holds it in place. The wheel brakes only work when you press your foot on the brake pedal.
South Lorenya
10-11-2007, 01:26
Try it out on your car -- it shouldn't be that different from the other car.