You should replace both front hoses at least and probably all of the hoses is better. While you are at it and ordering, if you have the 5-speed, you should replace the plastic hose (if it hasn't been done already with a steel-braided one) and flush and bleed the clutch. David Teitelbaum --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "rgalichon" <rgalichon@...> wrote: > > As per the advice of the good folks here, I went to an old-school mechanic. He services a lot of Volvos, so that kind of knowledge came in handy, I bet. > > It turns out, I have a good vacuum on the brake line, so the brake booster should be ok. The brake hose on the driver's-side front is leaking, though. So, that explains why the car pulls hard to the right when braking. I need to order and install a new brake hose for the front left ASAP. While I'm at it, I'm deliberating changing the rotors and pads. I'd like to be thorough and change the calipers too, but I can't find calipers anywhere. > > As for my suspension issue, my mechanic noticed my passenger's-side front spring was rotated in a different position compared to the driver's side front. He tried to compress the spring and rotate it to match the other side. He didn't get it 100% rotated, but close enough... the suspension issue is gone now. Whew! > > I also got the e-brake adjusted. 4 clicks and the wheels don't move. Sweet. :) > ------------------------------------ To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnewsYahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:dmcnews-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx mailto:dmcnews-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/