brake line removal

[bigvino]

what is the easiest way to remove a brake line?? i heard using a Torch works too..

 

[Ozz]

Flare wrenches don't budge them, I take it?

 

[bigvino]

nope not even close...im starting to round off the flaring nuts..

 

[Ozz]

Even with flares? Heat could help. Vice grips will likely demolish the fittings further but will also probably work. Been there, done that!

 

[bigvino]

yea even with flare wrenches.. what do you think i should do?? get all new brake lines?

 

[millhouse]

A propane torch will break it free…been there, done that. Next time assume it's seized up so you don't round off the flare nut. At this point, vice grips should allow you to loosen things up after you heat it. Replacing things are up to you…as I've been able to tighten things back up using the vice grips (with a rounded nut).

 

[NIKwoaC]

Even with flares? Heat could help. Vice grips will likely demolish the fittings further but will also probably work. Been there, done that!

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