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Re: Stubborn brake hoses (79 B)

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Subject: Re: Stubborn brake hoses (79 B)
From: "Keith G." <k2@gernertzone.com>
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2003 20:53:45 -0500
Earlier I wrote:

> Any tips on loosening a stubborn brake hose from the front caliper?  I've 
> sprayed PB Blaster on the thing 4 or 5 times, letting it sit for a while in 
> between each.  Locking pliers succeeded only in further destroying the 
> hex head.

Well, I just noticed a couple of messages from August recommending a 
"flare nut wrench".  Pardon my ignorance, but what is that?  I am 
sure I don't have one in my tool collection.

> I don't even know what size wrench I should be using.  9/16" is too 
> small, 5/8" too big.  My guess is 19/32"...

If I go look for a "flare nut wrench", what size am I looking for?

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Keith Gernert
79 MGB
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