Help with brake line install

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  1. Cool_____

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    Well I tried to do a brake line install a while back and failed. The SubieTV install said to use a adjustable wrench to loosen the front line......big mistake and should have used a flare wrench. It rounded and I can't get the freaking thing off. I don't want to break anything so how can I fix this? Am I forced to cut and reflare the line or what? Any help is appreciated.
     
    #1 Cool_____, Apr 9, 2008
  2. integroid

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    Use a pair of vice grip pliers. That is what I had to use the break the lines on my car.
     
    #2 integroid, Apr 9, 2008
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    I did and it kept wanting to bend the lines......scared I'm gonna break it.
     
    #3 Cool_____, Apr 9, 2008
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    put a flame to it to get it hot then if you HAVE TO use vice grips.
     
    #4 dpbgst13, Apr 18, 2008
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    Also, you will want to hold the other end of the line. I had a pair of vise grips on both sides of the line to get mine done.
     
    #5 integroid, Apr 18, 2008
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    ^^^ do that, then go pick up a flare nut wrench to do the others safely
     
    #6 Sparta, Apr 18, 2008
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    PB blaster. 2x vice grips.

    Then hope it breaks loose.
     
    #7 WJM, Apr 18, 2008
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    I will try that Sunday. Thanks guys.
     
    #8 Cool_____, Apr 18, 2008
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    Truth
     
    #9 Batlground, Apr 18, 2008
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    Lots of PB and vice grips with careful torquing did the trick. All 4 SS brake lines are now installed!

    THanks guys.
     
    #10 Cool_____, Apr 21, 2008
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    Good stuff! How do you like them?
     
    #11 dpbgst13, Apr 21, 2008
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    Love them. Pedal feel is more crisp and the smuchyness is gone.
     
    #12 Cool_____, Apr 22, 2008
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