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Old 06-24-2019, 01:29 AM   #2
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Originally Posted by dguy535 View Post
While attempting to refurbish my brakes, the right rear hard line nut got rounded. The line was so stuck that when applying heat, I put so much in that the rubber line actually blew off before the nuts would separate with vice grips. I tried replacing the fitting and reflaring the line, but ended up having to cut it too short. (Bad tools, inexperience, frustration led to trying to flare it 6-7x) I’m now going to replace the whole line and would love any tips or advice anyone who’s done it can share.
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