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Disconnecting brake caliper lines 200

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posted by  Sven's Maintainer on  Thu Sep 2 23:17 CST 2010
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I plan to replace a right front brake caliper on our '89 245. I've had a real tough time in the past, getting the two brake lines off the caliper. Yes, I've been using a flare wrench. Have tried everything else I can think of, because the flare wrench just expands a bit and slips over the hex flats.

What do I use? Vise Grips just crush the hex and twist the soft metal brake line.

Heat? PB Blaster or WD-40? Curse in Swedish or German? Expensive flare wrench from a "real" parts store?
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Sven: '89 245 NA, 951 ECU, expanded air dam, forward belly pan reaches oem belly pan, airbox heater upgraded, E-fan, 205/65-15 at 50 psi, IPD sways, no a/c-p/s belt, E-Codes, amber front corner reflectors, aero front face, quad horns, tach, small clock.






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