One more thing about redoing brakes. Get a couple of Good (They don't have to
be GOOD wrenches, like Snap-On. Craftsman is fine.) flare nut wrenches.
You'll need 7/16" and 9/16". If you have the extra bucks get two of the 9/16",
for undoing things like the stack of nuts where the flexible lines go through
a mounting plate or bracket.
Flare nut wrenches are a cross between open end and box wrenches. Imagine
taking a box end wrench and cutting just enough out of the end to allow a
small brake pipe to fit through:
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What this does is give you some more flats to grip the edges of the fittings,
which allows a bit better distribution of force. Which means that you will
minimize the chances of rounding off the last two good flats on the brake pipe
fitting when the wrench flies off and slaps your face. Use anti-seize when
reassembling.
mjb.
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