Removing brake lines
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Heel & Toe
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From: CA
Removing brake lines
I'm in the process of fitting new stainless lines my front calipers, and I can't get the old lines off.
I got them off the caliper end fine, it's the other end that's the problem.
Any tips? Pliars? Special tool?
Thanks
I got them off the caliper end fine, it's the other end that's the problem.
Any tips? Pliars? Special tool?
Thanks
Advanced
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 79
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From: Pearland Texas
Danger Will Robinson, danger.
Get the proper tubing wrench and give it a few taps with a brass hammer to see if you can free it up.
DON'T GET IN A HURRY AND....................................
Before you cut ANYTHING, be sure to look at which line you're trying to get off.
Most of them are pretty easy to replace, but if its the main line to the rear brakes, I'm pretty sure you have to remove the body to put a new one in.
Call one of your local Corvette club members and have them come by and give you a hand.
This is a wonderful resource and you meet some really nice folks this way.
If you're doing a body off, look at www.inlinetube.com for pre-bent replacement lines.
Good people, good products.
And good luck to you.
Skip in Houston
Get the proper tubing wrench and give it a few taps with a brass hammer to see if you can free it up.
DON'T GET IN A HURRY AND....................................
Before you cut ANYTHING, be sure to look at which line you're trying to get off.
Most of them are pretty easy to replace, but if its the main line to the rear brakes, I'm pretty sure you have to remove the body to put a new one in.
Call one of your local Corvette club members and have them come by and give you a hand.
This is a wonderful resource and you meet some really nice folks this way.
If you're doing a body off, look at www.inlinetube.com for pre-bent replacement lines.
Good people, good products.
And good luck to you.
Skip in Houston
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Burning Brakes
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From: VA
Made the mistake of buying the HF set....well get what you pay for....they flexed and rounded of the nuts!
Pro
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From: Hendersonville NC
brake lines
I replaced my front lines on my 71 ok. I was told the rear lines could be replaced without removing the body from the frame by a member that said he had done it. Havent replaced my rear lines yet the front ones turned out to a 3 hour job.
Safety Car
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From: Kalamazoo Mi
I have heard them called "flare nut wrenches" but usually they are called "line wrenches". Craftsman are by far the best, or snap on. Pick up a good set at sears, they are handy any time you cant get a 6 point socket in, and do not want to round over a nut or bolt.
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From: North Easton Mass
In addition to having the line wrenches, spray plenty of PB Blaster on the fittings and let them soak for a few days. Clamp a Vise Grip on the line wrench if you have room to keep it tight on the fitting and work the fittings loose slowly, turning them back and forth until they free up. If you are putting new lines in you don't have to worry about twisting the old ones but you don't want to damage the calipers or the distribution block.
Rick B.
Rick B.