REMOVING OLD SOFT LINES (BRAKES)

81SPIDERMATT · Post by **81SPIDERMATT** » Sat May 05, 2012 5:56 pm

AM I MISSING A WRENCH.... CANT BREAK LOOSE THE OLD SOFT LINES OFF OF HARD LINES.... FRU FRU FRUSTRATION

CajunMike · Post by **CajunMike** » Sat May 05, 2012 6:26 pm

A flare nut wrench is a big help. Sears has a good selection.

narfire · Post by **narfire** » Sat May 05, 2012 6:36 pm

Yeup...10mm flare wrench. Just finished re/re the rear end on my car. Going to need a 17 mm wrench as well to hold the soft line at the hard line conection.

If they have not been mucked with for awhile...try and tighten them just a tad and then undo. Picked up that tip here and it has worked wonders...so far.
Chris

htchevyii · Post by **htchevyii** » Sat May 05, 2012 6:44 pm

If I am replacing them and they are being difficult I just cut the hose so I can put a deep socket on it. A flare nut wrench with vice grips clamped over it to keep it from spreading works well on the metal tube portion.

81SPIDERMATT · Post by **81SPIDERMATT** » Sat May 05, 2012 8:08 pm

THANKS EVERYONE

81SPIDERMATT · Post by **81SPIDERMATT** » Tue May 08, 2012 9:54 am

wow what a difference the right tool makes.... tightening a little was a great tip also.... new soft lines and all caliipers rebuilt.... Matt

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