Gotta do that when I get a bit of time ( ie when I,m not looking after
Grandkids!). Was wondering about job with lousy access. Good idea.
"Jan Andersson" > wrote in message
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> On 8/17/2012 6:55 PM, Viet Vet wrote:
>> those flexible rubber hoses that run to the wheel, swell up inside and
>> tho the brakes may go on, they don't release.
>> How to tell, the brakes get hot!
>> my trick is to saw them off at the rubber /metal end. and use a deep
>> socket wrench to loosen them. works like a charm. esp. at the junction
>> block in the rear.
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> 100% true. I would not even try an open wrench on them if the hose (or
> hard line) is getting replaced, you just risk rounding off the nut. Cut it
> first, then you can get a snug fitting 6-point deep socket on it.