Norcal Spotted and BS Thread

Ugh only minutes into trying to install extended brake lines and it's already turning into a nightmare. The lower connector nut is seized and it's getting rounded from the flange wrench I just bought for this very purpose.

Looks like I won't get very far on my to do list today...

 

Sounds like it's time for a beer

 

Who's brake lines did you go with? I got some some all pro, I'm hoping they are easier than others I've been reading up on.

 

Old Truck Probs. Perhaps this will help keep you in the fight:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...d-and-adventures.362772/page-46#post-11398406

 

Well if it's already rounded you may as well clamp some vise grips on it and call it a day

 

And don't forget the mud!

 

I have the all pros too, but they aren't my problem right now...

I suppose I'm glad I'm not the only one who has had issue with this. I'm currently trying to lookup the hardline so I can just detach it from the caliper along with the flexible hose, but I can't find it in any online parts sites.

But then I have to put it back on with the same shitty nut...

 

That looks like a lot more fun then sitting at my desk behind my keyboard....

 

Did you soak the crap out of the fittings overnight with a penetrant?
Also, just call the local Toyota dealer for the part and see what they come up with. It's only your brakes. Don't fuck around.

 

So awesome, I'm staying home

Looks like Friday will be the day, to bad I have obligations/kid/wife blah blah blah

Oh well maybe next storm!!

 

Not overnight. Yeah, or maybe worst case I can find a local brake shop that could just make a new one for me. I just drove all the way down to Santa Cruz to do this but now it seems like a wasted trip.

 

Rumor has it all ski resorts are closed until friday.. That is if anyone was planning on driving through the impeding blizzards.

 

if we get a hard layer of ice in there that trend will continue.

I hope conditions are better next Sat when I head to South Lake.

 

Exactly!

 

Well, managed to get one side done. Now the other side is being even more stubborn.

 

Vise grips! I bought Wheeler's ext brake lines for the Tundra upgrade and a rear ext brake line since 1st gens only have one. It was siezed and I got those vise grips on there and it loosened it right up! I also had the truck on a vehicle lift at my college auto shop but hey! I see @Gply mentioned vise grips. Carry on! GL!

 

Is it just me, or is it exceptionally humid today?