Jump to content
SAU Community

Brake Line Nut - Not Undoing

ODYSSEYGTR

By ODYSSEYGTR,
in General Maintenance

 Share

Recommended Posts

ODYSSEYGTR Enthusiast

ODYSSEYGTR

Posted
Posted

hey guys, having a bit of trouble right now getting the brake line to unbolt from the caliper. its a 10mm nut but just seems to be strip over when i try undo it,

possibly shitty spanners i have but any suggestions? thanks. can provide pics if necessary

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/370120-brake-line-nut-not-undoing/
Share on other sites
ODYSSEYGTR Enthusiast

ODYSSEYGTR

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Is it just spinning or have you rounded the hex head off?

rounded :( its alright, only rounded on one bit of the nut, so i undid it further up the line and then took it off and got around the other side.

worked a treat ahah, not keen about putting it back on, will probably source another.

simpletool Mentor

simpletool

Posted
Posted (edited)

lots of brands make flare nut spanners. I got some KC tools - they are sweet for cheap. Make sure they are derived from 6-point spanners not 12-point.

Edited by simpletool
MrStabby Grand Master

MrStabby

Posted
Posted

For flare nut (and open ender) spanners its worth spending the dollars to get a good brand IMO. I have some KC flare nut spanners and while they're nicely made i sort of wish i'd gone kinchrome or equivalent. For ring spanners or sockets i'd imagine the KC stuff would be great.

www.vektools.com.au - i think i got my KCs from there too.

tridentt150v Grand Master

tridentt150v

Posted
Posted

And you can get away with say two pipe or flare nut spanners [covering 4 sizes] and they will fit just about every size you will come across in the auto world. So not a big expense really. I have Dowidat ones, top shelf stuff, had em for a while.

tridentt150v Grand Master

tridentt150v

Posted
Posted

probably a vice grips or a small plumbers wrench with the serrated teeth?

there is a tool that I've got that is similar to those and locks on to the nut end, strangely enough, I think its Dowidat as well. I'll have a look when I get home, but I reckon several tool makers would have something like it. Its a butchering tool for when all else fails.

The other tool that comes to mind is a stud remover, but you'd have to have the other end of the pipe undone so you could slip it over and down onto it because these tools are not open ended.

MrStabby Grand Master

MrStabby

Posted
Posted

When one of my turbo lines was just stretching the KC flare nut spanner apart and rounding off the edges, i just cut off the pipe off so i could use a socket, and it came out easily. I figured it was already stuffed enough to warrant replacement, so no problems in cutting it off.

djr81 Grand Master

djr81

Posted
Posted (edited)

probably a vice grips or a small plumbers wrench with the serrated teeth?

there is a tool that I've got that is similar to those and locks on to the nut end, strangely enough, I think its Dowidat as well. I'll have a look when I get home, but I reckon several tool makers would have something like it. Its a butchering tool for when all else fails.

The other tool that comes to mind is a stud remover, but you'd have to have the other end of the pipe undone so you could slip it over and down onto it because these tools are not open ended.

I have used hose spanners for brake work. You usually end up rounding the nuts anyway. The are better than open ended spanners buy not by much.

http://www.sidchrome.com.au/product/7473/5-piece-metric-flare-nut-spanner-set

Now I just use vice grips for undoing stuff. Irwin have a huge range of them. Find the right size with a straight end & you will be fine.

eg:

http://www.irwin.com/tools/locking-tools/fast-release-locking-pliers-sets

Edited by djr81

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • Kapr
      What brakes on R34 GTT(Europe)

      By Kapr · Posted

      Hi. Can someone tell me what brakes(and mainly WHERE) can i buy brakes on R34 GTT? I bought some EBC which SHOULD go on my car(i have GT but it has GTT brakes) but it does not fit, Brakes are "too" small(296mm) Are 310mm be good or? I have 17 inch wheel so no "big boys" but for me driving i just need one that fits and i can get here in EU/Czech.
    • Marek
      Hi everyone.

      By Marek · Posted

      Since winter isn't that harsh anymore in Poland, i will definetely drive it 365 days a year 😉. But if the snow hits i will try it for sure and let U know. Only swap i am planning to do is of course R34 GTR front 😍.
    • Marek
      WGNC34 - floor mats

      By Marek · Posted

      Hey. Very valuable information about pitwork, I will pay attention when buying any consumable parts 🙏 As for the carpets - I got a handful of information from nengun, from which it appears that indeed the carpets for the driver's side are OEM. They are not able to show me any pictures due to the long chain of different sales entities but after I place the order, as soon as the goods arrive at the nengun warehouse from which they will send the shipment to me they can send me photos and if my purchase differs from OEM I can immediately return it / cancel the purchase. I think I will give it a try 😉. Of course i'll let you know what's what as soon as i get them P.s. I know the topic is not relevant to the thread, but both nengun and amayama have these SICK 😍 trunk room lamps available. Do you know anyone who ordered them? I need to have one in my car
    • ARB26
      S1 Autech 260RS Wiring Diagrams

      By ARB26 · Posted

      I've managed to find this: Nissan_Stagea_AutechVersion260RS (1).pdf
    • MBS206
      Hi everyone.

      By MBS206 · Posted

      I believe @Duncan has given it a crack at Mt Buller before (in actual race conditions)
×
×
  • Create New...