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Removing/replacing hardline from caliper

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Old Nov 5, 2002 | 07:44 PM
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Removing/replacing hardline from caliper

Mine had torn a bit from being bent so im just going to replace it. They're 4 piston calipers from a T2. I spoke to one of the tech's at Mazda and he had told me id need need a special tool to "flare" it into place. Any of you guys have an idea or replaced your own? Thanks
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Old Nov 5, 2002 | 09:02 PM
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You will need a flare nut wrench. Go to your local Sears and get a Craftsman set. I believe the size of the flare nut is 8mm...or is it 10mm......I forgot.
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Old Nov 5, 2002 | 09:12 PM
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If you don't use a Flare Wrech you risk the good possibility of stripping the nut that retains the Caliper. 2 yrs ago I replaced my Brake Lines with Russell Stainless Steele ones. I didn't have a Flare Wrench available and I ended up busting 2 of the 4 metal lines. But It was nothing that a quick stop at the Performance shop couldn't cure. You've been warned...
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