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Brake hardline

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by SlimeInnaTaco, Dec 22, 2023.

  1. Dec 22, 2023 at 7:07 PM
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    SlimeInnaTaco

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    So I’m changing my leads out and getting a lift. I also ordered extended brake lines. Thing is, is that I can’t for the life get my soft brake line off of the hardline above axle(top of wheel)
    Any links to that hardline ?
     
  2. Dec 22, 2023 at 7:19 PM
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    Waasheem

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    Even if you’re not in the rust belt, which would make it more difficult, it’s something that’s been attached a dozen years. You’re using line wrenches? Once you do get it off, you might encounter some mushrooming, the old part difficult to get off, the new part nearly impossible or absolutely impossible to get on.

    You’re also going to want to not let the brake fluid completely drain out of the mc reservoir.

    You could try some pb blaster or liquid wrench along with a pencil soldering torch to keep the heat localized.
     
  3. Dec 22, 2023 at 7:22 PM
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    Bishop84

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    You need to use a tiny bit of heat, but be aware that brake fluid will boil and blow the soft line if heated too much.

    What I do is use a butane torch, gently heat the fitting, then use a vice grip to free it up.

    You can also cool it off with penetrating fluid and let it sit, then retry again later.

    Safety glasses are critical, but it works.
     
  4. Dec 22, 2023 at 8:26 PM
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    If you can’t get it, just cut and rerun the hardline. Bend your own line with copper nickel lines, super easy and won’t ever rust out
     
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