Stuck Brake Line
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Stuck Brake Line
Hey everyone
This morning I attempted to pull my rear axle out so I could check and clean/replace my axle seal. I got the four bolts off the backing plate no problem, but I am having a hard time getting the brake line disconnected.
It is starting to round off and I don't want to destroy it. Any tips?
Thanks!
This morning I attempted to pull my rear axle out so I could check and clean/replace my axle seal. I got the four bolts off the backing plate no problem, but I am having a hard time getting the brake line disconnected.
It is starting to round off and I don't want to destroy it. Any tips?
Thanks!
#2
You need to use a line wrench AKA flare nut wrench...Looks like this:
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog
The other tip is once you get a line wrench on it..even if you have to gently hammer it on the nut,also hammering on a line wrench will help to straighten out the nut flat sides.....Then jerk(shock) the wrench ..If you go slow it will continue to round if the nut is really rounded.
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog
The other tip is once you get a line wrench on it..even if you have to gently hammer it on the nut,also hammering on a line wrench will help to straighten out the nut flat sides.....Then jerk(shock) the wrench ..If you go slow it will continue to round if the nut is really rounded.
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What worked for me (after rounding it off) was to use the next smaller size line wrench and file the 6 sides of the hex nut down until the wrench fit tight. I didn't have any rust issues though.
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