07/20/2026
Tip of the day! :)
I was having trouble braking while descending a rocky slope on Snake Lake Trail. After ping ponging off large rocks, Ben noticed the fluid on my tires so we checked it out and OEM brake line had sprung a leak. Without a spare line handy, we clamped a set of vise grips on the brake line to pinch it shut. This will stop the leak but you won't have use of that brake. It's not a big deal as long as you're careful, control your speed and anticipate the vehicle pulling hard in the opposite direction under moderate braking. 😀 I usually carry extra brake fluid, oil and power steering fluid but on this occasion that bin was left at home. So I got lucky when a tiny gas station/café nearby had a bottle for sale. It was the last bottle. 😬
Tip: Carry these items with you at all times.
• Vise grips
• Zipties and Duct tape
• Extra fluids (brake, steering, oil etc)
• Brake lines or emergency repair items like the Trailfix Brake Plug.