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14-10-2011, 01:44 PM
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Changing my brakes over in the next few weeks and I am wondering what tool I will need to undo the brake lines? I struck trouble when trying once before and didnt want to break it.
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14-10-2011, 02:03 PM
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if its the end where the flexible hose connects to the metal line there is a cir clip which a small flat head can be used to pop out a bit then pointy nose pliers to pull off
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14-10-2011, 04:16 PM
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If you are refering to the joint between the hard line a flexi line, i use a high quality pair of vice grips and clamp them on real tight, flat on flat ie front of the grips on the flat sides of the nut, just use them to crack it . pull the clip out after undoing the nut. I've tried spanners over the years and they usually strip and you end up using vice grips anyway,
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14-10-2011, 11:38 PM
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10mm 6 point crow's foot spanner, followed by vice grips if it strips
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15-10-2011, 12:51 PM
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15-10-2011, 12:56 PM
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If it ain't broke........
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If your not doing it for a couple of weeks spray some lanolin on them now.......
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15-10-2011, 01:01 PM
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pipe spanner
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15-10-2011, 01:22 PM
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Crow's foot spanner = pipe spanner
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15-10-2011, 03:40 PM
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Pipe spanners look to be the go. Trip to Bunnings next weekend I reckon.
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15-10-2011, 03:44 PM
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I've used pipe spanners on mine i they only slipped and stripped the nut used Crow's foot spanners and they were the way to go
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15-10-2011, 05:41 PM
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Right tool for the right job + common sense and there is no problem.
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15-10-2011, 05:50 PM
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This is the one Austin,use a 3/8th drive ratchet on it,used it on my AU
Pipe spanner just spun off. Pack of six differant sizes Repco about $10 
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17-10-2011, 06:44 PM
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I've got a set of these, Aust - I'll bring them back for you next weekend.
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Yes. Yes I can.
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front brake lines - what tool to undo?
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