Brake Line Help!!! Brass nuts stripped while splitting lines

[Blue_Aura]

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!!!!
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[70inline6]

Soak the brass coupler in Krell, PB Blaster or other overnight. Next day heat it with a torch and try breaking parts loose again...carefully. Repeat if necessary.

At this point, vice-grips are better than a hack saw.

[Blue_Aura]

Originally Posted by 70inline6

Soak the brass coupler in Krell, PB Blaster or other overnight. Next day heat it with a torch and try breaking parts loose again...carefully. Repeat if necessary.

At this point, vice-grips are better than a hack saw.

I have it soaking now with the PB Blaster, but there is no more good surface area for me to get the wrench to bite enough.
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[Blue_Aura]

Originally Posted by 70inline6

Soak the brass coupler in Krell, PB Blaster or other overnight. Next day heat it with a torch and try breaking parts loose again...carefully. Repeat if necessary.

At this point, vice-grips are better than a hack saw.

You just made my Father's Day!!!! Torch and vice grips save the day!! I think I have enough surface to get the coupler to work now. You the man!

Btw, I was wrong on the rear brake line size, would you happen to know what size it is? The fronts are 1/4".

THANKS AGAIN!!!!
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[jayoldschool]

3/16

[Blue_Aura]

Originally Posted by jayoldschool

3/16

Thanks much!!!
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[jayoldschool]

Use sharps40 Old John Lee thread for all your brake info.

[rawraw67]

any one have a link sharps40 Old John Lee thread

[jayoldschool]

Ol John Lee's gettin a break system safety upgrade and long overdue overhaul

[Sharps40]

Blue Aura I wasn't sure if you buggered a line nut or the actual Passenger Side front T block.

I eliminated that fitting when splitting front from rear.

But if you or anybody need a Brake T fitting I have the following for a 1964 (65s are different rear fitting.)

DS front T, - 3 each 1/4" line fit this one

PS Front T, 2 each 1/4" lines and one 3/16" line fits this one

1964 Rear T, 2 each 3/16" lines and one hose fit this one.

I can drop any of these in the post for shipping only. They need to get reused rather than lost.

[Blue_Aura]

Originally Posted by Sharps40

Blue Aura I wasn't sure if you buggered a line nut or the actual Passenger Side front T block.

I eliminated that fitting when splitting front from rear.

But if you or anybody need a Brake T fitting I have the following for a 1964 (65s are different rear fitting.)

DS front T, - 3 each 1/4" line fit this one

PS Front T, 2 each 1/4" lines and one 3/16" line fits this one

1964 Rear T, 2 each 3/16" lines and one hose fit this one.

I can drop any of these in the post for shipping only. They need to get reused rather than lost.

I think I got it almost all figured out now, minus one adapter that I need. Thanks for the offer. I was able to break the 3/16 line from the tee with some heat and force. I think it is salvageable.
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[Sharps40]

Okay. Luck to ya.

[Blue_Aura]

Originally Posted by Sharps40

Okay. Luck to ya.

I was able to get it all together finally. Thanks for your write up on your experience, it helped a lot. I used a few unions and had to use two pre-made lengths of 3/16" and it worked out just right... had I bought the single 51" piece, it would have been too short. I could have bent the lines closer to the M/C if I need some extra length. At least I have an option, in case things are a little too close for comfort when I drop the engine in.