tester123

Hello Forum, it's been a while...

Tried to change the "flexible" brake hose (rubber sleeve torn from abuse during brake jobs / pad & rotor changes etc.) which is not leaking but won't pass inspection.

The issue is that when trying to loosen the nut for brake line, the entire line was turning/twisting... PBlaster etc. even then it's not moving. It moved a little because now I have fluid leaking out like crazy but rubber hose part won't turn.

Does it mean I need a new line? Perhaps, the question I should ask is, if that nut/end fitting of brake line goes, what repair(s) can be done ? Or, the line needs to be replaced?

SloopJohnB@mac.com

On the connection with PBlaster. Be careful not to get it too hot, out just want to break the rust or corrosion loose. Might take a couple hot/cold cycles. F it won't break loose you'll probably twist the line and have to replace it.

tester123

Thank you SloopJohnB. Ended up having the "experts" at midas fix it -rather butcher and splice it to extend and put new fitting. Not what I wanted to do but had no choice with my current living situation.

SloopJohnB@mac.com

Those double flared or bubble flare brake line ends are tricky. I trust they used a decent brake line rather than copper tubing!!!