Crowfoot on rear brake line nut?
12-17-2011, 04:34 PM
#16
Team Owner
get a heat gun and PB blaster so you will have all the tools to do this job once. BTDT
12-17-2011, 05:10 PM
#17
Racer
Thread Starter
12-17-2011, 05:14 PM
#18
Rennlist Member
Not sure if this will work because I forget the rear configuration, but it SeanR recommended it for a certain fuel supply line and it worked there.
Sometimes you can cut the hose, then use a box wrench, sometimes 2, both for the counterhold and the fitting.
Sometimes you can cut the hose, then use a box wrench, sometimes 2, both for the counterhold and the fitting.
12-20-2011, 04:32 PM
#19
Racer
Thread Starter
This job blows!
I've been at it about 3.5 hours (I work very, very slow). One rear brake line has successfully been removed and replaced with a new one.
I had to remove the old line from the caliper end first (twisting and breaking the old line in the process...the point of no return), then unscrewed the 17mm end from the hardline flare fitting as somebody here suggested. I used CRC Freeze Off, a flare wrench, and very careful use of visegrips (padded with rubber bands) to work the fitting loose.
The job wouldn't really be that bad if there was more room to turn wrenches. The fronts should be easier in that respect.
Now it's on to the other 3 lines....
I've been at it about 3.5 hours (I work very, very slow). One rear brake line has successfully been removed and replaced with a new one.
I had to remove the old line from the caliper end first (twisting and breaking the old line in the process...the point of no return), then unscrewed the 17mm end from the hardline flare fitting as somebody here suggested. I used CRC Freeze Off, a flare wrench, and very careful use of visegrips (padded with rubber bands) to work the fitting loose.
The job wouldn't really be that bad if there was more room to turn wrenches. The fronts should be easier in that respect.
Now it's on to the other 3 lines....
