installing ss brake lines - stripped flare nuts?
#1
installing ss brake lines - stripped flare nuts?
ok, so I even use the special 10mm FLARE NUT WRENCH...and I go to loosen the flare nut (right rear brake line) and the darn wrench just turned around the nut, ... stripped the nut!!! I got the dam special flare wrench to avoid stripping the nut!!!
Any suggestions on my next cource of action?
I would hate to have to maul up the nut with a vice grips :-(
Notes:
Yes it was the right size flare nut wrench (not a size too big).... and yes I used liquid wrench on it first to see if it would help.
Any suggestions on my next cource of action?
I would hate to have to maul up the nut with a vice grips :-(
Notes:
Yes it was the right size flare nut wrench (not a size too big).... and yes I used liquid wrench on it first to see if it would help.
#2
Blow up or win
Re: installing ss brake lines - stripped flare nuts?
Originally posted by damian
ok, so I even use the special 10mm FLARE NUT WRENCH...and I go to loosen the flare nut (right rear brake line) and the darn wrench just turned around the nut, ... stripped the nut!!! I got the dam special flare wrench to avoid stripping the nut!!!
Any suggestions on my next cource of action?
I would hate to have to maul up the nut with a vice grips :-(
Notes:
Yes it was the right size flare nut wrench (not a size too big).... and yes I used liquid wrench on it first to see if it would help.
ok, so I even use the special 10mm FLARE NUT WRENCH...and I go to loosen the flare nut (right rear brake line) and the darn wrench just turned around the nut, ... stripped the nut!!! I got the dam special flare wrench to avoid stripping the nut!!!
Any suggestions on my next cource of action?
I would hate to have to maul up the nut with a vice grips :-(
Notes:
Yes it was the right size flare nut wrench (not a size too big).... and yes I used liquid wrench on it first to see if it would help.
May I suggest a few very carefull passes with a propane torch on the nut and a pair of - yes - VICE GRIPS! (but lots of kudos for buying the wretched wrench in the first place and I personally like PB Blaster soaked overnight)
#4
Senior Member
you might want to try another flare nut wrench. i ran into the same problem. i first used a cheapo flare nut wrench that i had lying around. that rounded off the nut pretty good. i then went to sears and bought a craftsman 10mm flare nut wrench and it fit much better (better tolerances and shape) and it came loose with a gentle touch. might be worth trying for the $6.
#6
Same problem when installing mine.....the PB is the sh*t! Also having reputable tools (ie: Craftsman, Snap-on, Mac, etc) makes a big difference!
The combo of PB and vice-grips worked for me after soaking overnight.
GEB.
The combo of PB and vice-grips worked for me after soaking overnight.
GEB.
#7
Rotary Enthusiast
what happens, is if you buy a crappy brand flare nut wrench, the tips of the wrench actually flex under hard pressure, and will cause the wrench to simply slip over the nut, stripping the nut.
I got a sears one, and it worked perfectly, didnt have to use that much force at all.
However when bleeding the brakes, the two bleeder valves up front stripper right over =\ anyone know what to do in that case?
Steve
I got a sears one, and it worked perfectly, didnt have to use that much force at all.
However when bleeding the brakes, the two bleeder valves up front stripper right over =\ anyone know what to do in that case?
Steve
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#8
Senior Member
Originally posted by damian
thanks alwan16, I will try that...I will try anything to keep the remaining nuts from stripping!!!
... so the sears took off teh rounded one too? or did you have to vicegrip that one off?
thanks alwan16, I will try that...I will try anything to keep the remaining nuts from stripping!!!
... so the sears took off teh rounded one too? or did you have to vicegrip that one off?
#9
Blow up or win
Originally posted by damian
thanks for the help ron...I'll try some PB overnight and get the vice grips out tomorrow :-(
...my question is, can you get a new flare nut on without having to cut the end of the hardline and re-flare it?
thanks for the help ron...I'll try some PB overnight and get the vice grips out tomorrow :-(
...my question is, can you get a new flare nut on without having to cut the end of the hardline and re-flare it?
This is a great excuse to buy some new brake lines; cheap insurance. They do wear out from flexing, ozone exposure and inside out from the fluid.
#10
Senior Member
I bought a cheap Kragen flare nut wrench and it broke and stripped the flare nut. I went to buy a Sears flare nut wrench and PERFECT! The ones I used the Kragen wrench one... i totally destroyed... I needed to use vise grips to get it off and back on. Weaksauce... but that's life.
Bottomline:
It is a must to have a Sears Craftsman or better 10mm flare nut wrench when working with the brake system replacing with stainless steel brake lines.
Bottomline:
It is a must to have a Sears Craftsman or better 10mm flare nut wrench when working with the brake system replacing with stainless steel brake lines.
#16
Rotary Enthusiast
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Rx-7$4$me-if the bleeder screw is stripped try using the box end of the a wrench. I usually use the box end of the wrench for bleeding, unless i'm bleeding the brake master cylinder. Which would be impossible to use the box end. And if you can get a 6pt socket of it that should work also, then replace the bleeders screw when you get it off. When you use a flare wrench you can just slowly apply pressure you have to kind of jerk at the it. But this is assuming you have a decent flare wrench and craftsman tools are very iffy, some are okay and some are not.
#17
i give a huge thanks to all that replied to my post, i dumoed my cheapo flare wrench, got myself a craftsman flare wrench at sears, and it worked!!! got them all off fine.
THANKS GUYS!!!!
see the pics here:
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...hreadid=202367
THANKS GUYS!!!!
see the pics here:
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...hreadid=202367
Last edited by damian; 07-04-03 at 12:31 AM.
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