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06-16-2013, 03:20 PM | #1 |
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Location: Tracy, CA
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Brake Line Help!!! Brass nuts stripped while splitting lines
So I was splitting my lines so I could install my power brake dual M/C and the fitting for the back brake lines, at the tee at the front passenger side stripped out and there is no solid face for a wrench to break it loose.
If I use some vice grips on it, it will mangle it past usefulness. I was planning on just hooking up a coupler and running a new line from there to the M/C, but if I mangle the fitting, I don't know if I am going to be able to get it seated enough in the coupler so it doesn't leak. At this point, I see 3 options (remember, I am broke and need to get this truck sold ASAP); 1. Just run power brakes on the non-split stock brake lines (not a great choice). 2. Mangle the rear brake line and try to run a coupler to a new line up to the M/C. 3. Try to cut the rear line, buy a flare kit (don't really have the money for that) and attempt repair the line with a new fitting. There isn't much room to work on that line, so I'm afraid that if I did that, there wouldn't be enough line left to get a good flare. I appreciate any guidance!!!! Posted via Mobile Device
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