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| Carlitos Way |
 Nov 20 2004, 01:34 PM
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I did it MY WAY  Group: Members Posts: 1,337 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Simi Valley, CA Member No.: 2,757 Region Association: Southern California  |
Hi,
I'm wondering if there's an "easy" way to remove the rubber brake lines. I can get the lower part out, no problem... but is there a trick to removing the top part? hard to get in there and break it loose. thanks, Carlos |
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| IronHillRestorations |
Nov 21 2004, 02:58 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,735 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None 
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Only use vicegrips or pipe wrenches as a last resort. These will damage the hex fittings on the hard brake line, making use of a "real" wrench difficult if not impossible.
DJ is right about the penetrating oil. I've used the PB Blaster stuff for a couple years not, and it really works great. The best way to get to the upper fittings on the rear rubber lines is with a flare crowfoot, through the water drain hole in the engine shelf. This is a trick I got from Brad Mayeur. |
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Carlitos Way Is there an easy way? Nov 20 2004, 01:34 PM
campbellcj Be sure you use flare nut wrenches (designed for b... Nov 20 2004, 02:26 PM davep :agree:
There is no easy way. I often use my plu... Nov 20 2004, 04:13 PM BPGREER If I remember right, you can remove the drain plug... Nov 20 2004, 10:51 PM Joe Sharp Old The best way I found to do the rear was to remove ... Nov 20 2004, 11:01 PM Aaron Cox i broke the hardline trying to get mine out! i... Nov 20 2004, 11:05 PM DJsRepS Buy some PB blaster, best penetrant you can get. I... Nov 21 2004, 06:46 AM Carlitos Way Thanks guys. I think I might be ready to tackle t... Nov 21 2004, 10:09 AM Carlitos Way I tried everything... and no luck. I can't ev... Nov 21 2004, 06:06 PM
DJsRepS Hey if you read my message I did say the tubing wr... Nov 22 2004, 04:08 AM |
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