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Feb 7, 2009 | 03:55 PM

jlaw68

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Racer

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From: rockwall tx

Need Brake Line Help Please

I'm replacing my calipers so i decided while i was there i might as well replace the rubber brake line too. here is the problem, someone before me tried and messed up the outside of the line where it hooks up to the metal line (they didn't use a line wrench) and the pressure fitting on the metal line.

anyone have any suggestions on how i can get the rubber line off without destroying the metal line in the process.

any help would be greatly appreciated.

Feb 7, 2009 | 04:04 PM

HamadUP

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From: Doha

St. Jude Donor '08

I had the same problem few weeks ago when I was installing a new braided lines. I used a vise grip to catch the bolt hard and I managed to unbolt them all.

Feb 7, 2009 | 08:29 PM

jlaw68

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From: rockwall tx

i was kinda afraid to do that in fear that my metal lines would twist up. but that might be my only choice if no one else comes up with a better idea.

Feb 7, 2009 | 09:00 PM

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From: Millbrook Al.

Bubba got ahold of mine too. I just had to fab a new brake line from the flex hose to the dist block.
Sure would like to find Bubba

Feb 8, 2009 | 12:48 AM

HamadUP

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St. Jude Donor '08

Dont forget to spray a good penetrating fluid and let it soak for a day or two before trying.

Feb 8, 2009 | 09:29 AM

Alan 71

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After using penetrating fluid on the connection some people have suggested using the vise grip wrench on the flare-nut wrench. This holds the flare-nut wrench tight but doesn't crush the flare nut so easily.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan

Feb 8, 2009 | 11:38 AM

Dantana

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Originally Posted by Alan 71

That's a great idea!

I just vice gripped mine off when I did my stainless line upgrade last winter.

Feb 8, 2009 | 08:26 PM

jlaw68

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Racer

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From: rockwall tx

guess i will have to stick the vise grips to it next weekend. just a little scared I'm going to mess up my metal lines

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Feb 9, 2009 | 02:54 PM

Alan 71

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It's REAL easy to have the vice-grip slip and round off the flair nut, even more.
Penetrating fluid everyday this week, and prayers every night this week.
Regards,
Alan

Jul 8, 2009 | 07:09 PM

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loflite

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From: new ulm mn

I'm doing the same thing to my '76 right now. Even the 3/8" flare nut wrench wants to slip and round off the nut. Is that the right size wrench? Anyone have a good idea?

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