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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 10, 2015 at 5:49 AM
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    "Have you ever asked someone got help" man I had to read that a few times and it still does not make sense lol.
     
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    Auto-correct isn't my friend today. Either way, seeing as quite a few people have ran into the same issue as stated in the OP. I wouldn't go as far as saying each one of them is incompetent.

    I could ask my question again with correct spelling but I have a feeling you still wont answer it.
     
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  3. Dec 10, 2015 at 9:31 AM
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    I used a friends Snap-On flare wrenches and double wrenched on all fittings and got lucky. I'm pretty sure I hit everything with PB Blaster the night before but it's been a while. Quality tools make a difference, especially with "specialty" tools.
     
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  4. Dec 10, 2015 at 9:32 AM
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    ur a dumb as fuck and @SjTacoSharks is that fucking MAN!
     
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  5. Dec 10, 2015 at 9:54 AM
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    Knipex parallel pliers.
     
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  6. Dec 10, 2015 at 10:34 AM
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  7. Dec 10, 2015 at 11:13 AM
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  8. Dec 10, 2015 at 1:06 PM
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  9. Dec 10, 2015 at 7:41 PM
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    I ended up having to cut the nut off, get net nuts, install and then reflare them. A bitchhhhhhh.
     
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  10. Dec 10, 2015 at 7:42 PM
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    duuuddde i bet... howd you figure the flare size?
     
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  11. Dec 10, 2015 at 7:58 PM
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    That sucks big time. :( I read up on that as a second to worst case option. Toyota uses 3/16 tubing, double flare on the lines and and 10mm x M1.00 thread fittings.
     
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  12. Dec 10, 2015 at 8:04 PM
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  13. Dec 10, 2015 at 8:12 PM
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    lol I'd love to have the tools. Watched a few videos of them in action.

    If I was restoring a vehicle or something where it was cost effective, I think I'd do it.

    Nice video of ETCG double flaring a 3/16 line

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPlHuF4PmNY

    Thanks. Will do. Got some brand new ones in the garage now.

    Can't wait to get this stupid (but very important) extended brake line install behind me.
     
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    I know that feeling iv had many many over the yrs be that hard and very few times did I ever have to cut and reflare unless I twisted them off by not holding the bottom good and tight. good luck
     
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    Note that this is a best case scenario, doing it on a bench, doing it upside down with brake fluid dripping on you makes it MUCH more challenging. It was one on the more frustrating challenging things I have done on my truck.
     
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    More details on this please. So, cut the hard line with nut and flare, then . . . Google shows me this as a PEX connector

    upload_2015-12-11_8-49-0.jpg
     
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  17. Dec 11, 2015 at 7:56 AM
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    Haha, OK, yes it is a bitch.
     
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  18. Dec 11, 2015 at 10:07 PM
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    ETCG should have mentioned to be sure and have the nut on the line before flaring. Of course I would never do anything so silly.... :oops:
     
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    Thanks. Yes. It took a stupid amount of force but got one more free.

    Now to move onto the bastards at the frame.

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