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[solved] Brake line flare nuts stuck; cut hard line out, replaced with new

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Crom, Dec 7, 2015.

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  1. Dec 9, 2015 at 3:49 PM
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    I ordered two new pairs of large vise-grips. Gonna attack the bastards this weekend I hope.
     
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  2. Dec 9, 2015 at 3:51 PM
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  3. Dec 9, 2015 at 4:03 PM
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    Get you a can of Kano Kroil. Best penetrating oil you will find.
     
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  4. Dec 9, 2015 at 4:06 PM
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    have u tried tightening the nut? i have worked on many rusty toyotas if it looks like it is goint to brake i tighten it u little justso u fell it move,and then loosen.It has worked well for me.GOOD LUCK :popcorn:
     
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  5. Dec 9, 2015 at 4:06 PM
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    I'm not looking forward to dealing with this as I have to install my rear extended brake lines. Good luck Crom, post up your results.
     
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  6. Dec 9, 2015 at 4:17 PM
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    Yup it sucks. After doing a lot of research on the subject, especially with the Tacoma, it seems clear to me that the factory assembled them with too much torque and with some moisture in the joint and some time they freeze together.

    Once I get things apart, I'm gonna lightly grease the threads of the flare nut before reassembling. I know from experience, that for everything I've greased, no matter what I can get it apart in the future.


    Yes. I tried that too. Thanks. :fingerscrossed: for Saturday.
     
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  7. Dec 9, 2015 at 4:20 PM
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    For future reference, always use flare nut wrenches. More contact area, prevents this issue.
     
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  8. Dec 9, 2015 at 4:21 PM
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    As stated in the OP, he did.
     
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  9. Dec 9, 2015 at 4:22 PM
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    Yep. Might want to add "quality" to the flare nut wrench recommendation. Because it was a flare nut wrench that rounded the shoulders of the nut in the first place.

    And thanks @PerfectTekniq :thumbsup:
     
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  10. Dec 9, 2015 at 4:25 PM
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    I had this same problem on my 09. Ended up rounded off the nuts on the axle and said fuck it. Took it to a shop to just finish it all was around $150. Far better than having to replace the entire brake lines haha
     
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  11. Dec 9, 2015 at 4:27 PM
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    For sale, Snap on flare nut wrenches. Two sets, 3/8"-1/2", and 10mm-15mm. Open end are speed grind. Anyone want to make an offer and I will dig them out of the basement toolbox. They are like brand new.
     
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  12. Dec 9, 2015 at 4:36 PM
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    i did mine for less. With a regular 10mm open end box wrench. I think operator error! :boink:
     
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  13. Dec 9, 2015 at 4:37 PM
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    you have a 2011 with less miles thats seen more pavement than a honda civic
     
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  14. Dec 9, 2015 at 4:45 PM
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    As previously mentioned Operator Error, It must be embarrassing having a shop fix your incompetence.
     
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  15. Dec 9, 2015 at 4:47 PM
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    I ran into the same issue a while back and used Kano Aerokroil and I think vice grips. I used it liberally and let it sit for a day, then used it again when I broke them free. It really is very good stuff.
     
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    hhaaaaaaaaaaaaaa I could have done it myself except I had 2 days to put on my entire lift by myself as I was heading back to WA for an internship
     
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    Have you ever asked someone for help? You incompetent fool. :thumbsup:
     
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  18. Dec 9, 2015 at 10:17 PM
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    get some air in a can. heat up the female side hot as you can. turn air in a can upside down and hit the male nut for at least 10 seconds. this will freeze it. remove male nut side...good luck...old school mechanics trick
     
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  19. Dec 9, 2015 at 10:45 PM
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    Another tool that was recommended to me:
    $11 IRWIN Tools VISE-GRIP Original 4" Locking Wrench with Wire Cutter (item #8)
    VISE-Grip VIS4LW

    The distinct shape helps to grab better. Fortunately my Craftsman flare nut wrench has been good to me, but I did use the VISE-Grip for other purposes and it's a really good tool. I'm not promising much given the level of difficulty you are having, but it's a more 'proper' tool than channel locks. It's a fairly teeny tool which makes me doubt it will work for you given the force you are needing to exert.

    ...and if this comes down to righty-tighty, lefty-loosey... well, at least you have a chance to make your thread famous ;)
     
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  20. Dec 10, 2015 at 4:46 AM
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    Bummer. As much junk as I've worked on, here in the heart of the Salt-belt, never had this issue. Flare nut wrenches and regular wrenches all that was used... along with penetrating oil.

    Vice grip em and torque on em
     
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