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Stripping solid brake line nut

1.7K views 6 replies 3 participants last post by  sleepyRPS13  
#1 ·
neeed help ..im starting to strip off the nut on the solid brake lines on the MC. i already sprayed wd40 ,cursin at it, called its mama fat whore, slightly smacking it, slightly stroking the brake lines, and calling GOD to help me. i dunno what to do, those suckas are tight. right now i sprayed some more wd40 and took a break & relax cuz im goin to strip that bitch out. anyone have experience on this scenario?


i already looked up google found a hotroding forum relies:1 HEAT.... Use a torch to heat the fittings. They will usually come loose that way. Watch out because the fluid is flamable.
2 The easiest way is to cut the brake line,remove the wheel cylinder then for about four bucks you can replace the brake line up to the juction block on the rear end.
3 use crescent wrench

1 no use.. dont have torch
2 i have no clue what that guy is talking about?
3 i have one but its large (note need crescent wrench sets)

to tired to search more :crazyrant
 
#2 ·
Are you sure your turning the right way?? :heyhey try useing some liquid wrench (spraycan) it works pretty good at loosening bolts. Ive removed several of these without a problem like this.
 
#3 ·
you mean the left way!! yeah im goin to buy some liquid wrench and more tools tomorrow(which is today). the problem is if i completely strip the nut will i have to replace the whole damn brake line?.. or is there other way to repair it? i semi stripped it a little bit on my second attempt, it doesnt look good.
 
#4 ·
Sears (Craftsman) sells a kit just for stripped out nuts and bolts for like $20, its worth it weight in gold when you have a problem like this, I have a set and it's come in handy several times....
 
#5 ·
i have those strip bolt&nuts kit but the brake line is on the way so cant use it.
i got the other 2 off but the front nut is completely "rounded off" (thats the right word ive been looking for) it stripped so easily.. stupid nut

my only hope now is to shave the rounded nut to a square so i can get a grip.
any more ideas people???????????????????????????.
 
#7 ·
lol..i was using pbblaster & crescent wrench (flare nut still strips), it was just a very very stuck nut, so i just saw off the secondary line.. what a pain in the arsh . yes ill be at the junkyards.

who needs rear brakes when you have ebrakes. haha jk