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Old May 22, 2006 | 10:46 PM
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Was going to replace the brake line to caliper hose on the front. Flair nut is completely rounded on the passenger side....no I did not do it!

Before I mess with it, can the line be cut and flaired with a new nut (on the car)? Or will I have to replace the line?...the line itself is not rusted..
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Old May 22, 2006 | 10:54 PM
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you can reflair it on the car. Takes a tool
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Old May 23, 2006 | 12:05 AM
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I asked about this not too long ago and I think everyone mostly recommended buying new lines. There's nothing wrong with mine either other than the previous owner has rounded the nuts down. All these tubing companies want to sale you a whole set which is a waste of money to me. If you figure out to to fix this please post back with results. I have my front lines completely off the car right now.
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