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GeekBoy - 10 Oct 2008 22:08 GMT

Anyone know the size of the nut that is on the metal brake line that
connects it to the brake hose?

I have tried the SAE I have..none of them fit. Channel Lock pliers too big
to get a good grip, as well as Vice Grip style.

I am just tired of buying a billion tools with money I really don't have at
this time.

For those who have not read previous message, it's an 88 Suburban.

Thanks

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Steve Lusardi - 11 Oct 2008 05:13 GMT

I am sorry to say, but if you have applied vice-grips and channel locks to
this problem, you might as well buy a new brake line and be done with the
problem. Do not use copper tubing ,as it can burst under the fluid pressures
involved. In hind sight, please realize that Detroit has been transitioning
to metric for quite some time and you can not service these vehicles without
both SAE and metric tools. The proper tool to use is called a tubing wrench.
They look similar to a box end, but have a slot in the ring to pass the
tubing. Be aware they come in both 6 point and 12 point and of course in
both SAE and metric. For a vehicle of that age, the 6 point will be the best
choice because of rust. The use of any other tool will round off the hex, as
you have just discovered. I truly am sorry for your dilemma, but this
problem is self inflicted.
Steve

> Anyone know the size of the nut that is on the metal brake line that
> connects it to the brake hose?
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> Thanks

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GeekBoy - 12 Oct 2008 01:24 GMT

So, you want me to pull the engine out just to get to the brake line?

>I am sorry to say, but if you have applied vice-grips and channel locks to
>this problem, you might as well buy a new brake line and be done with the
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>> Thanks

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Steve Lusardi - 12 Oct 2008 08:52 GMT

I don't want you to do anything. I didn't screw up the fitting, but if you
don't have access to change the line, guess what. To
remove and replace the engine takes a day. How long have you been screwing
around with this brake line?
Steve

> So, you want me to pull the engine out just to get to the brake line?
>
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>>> Thanks

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GeekBoy - 12 Oct 2008 09:27 GMT

>I don't want you to do anything. I didn't screw up the fitting, but if you
>don't have access to change the line, guess what. To
> remove and replace the engine takes a day. How long have you been screwing
> around with this brake line?
> Steve

The stripped fitting is no longer the issue.
The nut coming off the brake line is now the issue.
I figure it to be a 9mm. I bought a set of metric wrenchs and only has 8 and
10 mm.

I guess the nut on the brake line is the one I need to hold so I can break
the fitting off.

>> So, you want me to pull the engine out just to get to the brake line?
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>>>> Thanks

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Roy - 12 Oct 2008 13:15 GMT

Harsh but funny.

Roy

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