Have to replace a brake line
04-11-2009, 06:33 PM
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if you cant get it off with a wrench and penatrating oil theres always those good ol visegrips but then get a whole new line it should be metric like a 8mm to a 13 mm
04-13-2009, 07:03 PM
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Nothing is coming off except the compression fitting. Time to buy a torch?
Is the nut for the short steel line that plugs into the hub assembly a flare nut or a regular nut? Are things going to explode if I use a flame?
Is the nut for the short steel line that plugs into the hub assembly a flare nut or a regular nut? Are things going to explode if I use a flame?
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04-13-2009, 07:28 PM
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I did, I did, over the last 2 days. also,
Originally Posted by hammer49
Is the nut for the short steel line that plugs into the hub assembly a flare nut or a regular nut?
04-13-2009, 07:37 PM
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Can't say I like the idea of a torch. You may have to let that oil sit for a few days. There'* a good chance you will end up braking the brake line
04-13-2009, 09:19 PM
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if u use a torch beware, watch for fule lines,gas tank, any electrical wires. i used a torch toget a nut off on my 86 town car and i accidently fried the break sensor so my break waring light is stuck on
04-13-2009, 09:41 PM
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I guess I'll let it soak. Damn this sucks. Is a torch really that dangerous? I'm not exactly careless but I don't own a fire extinguisher either.
Well the part I would be torching is pretty flexible as I removed the line on one side....I could rest the thing on the floor and be pointing the flame down the entire time.
Well the part I would be torching is pretty flexible as I removed the line on one side....I could rest the thing on the floor and be pointing the flame down the entire time.
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