[s-cars] No brakes- no stripping

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In a message dated 4/2/03 5:35:47 PM Central Standard Time,
cleal at internap.com writes:

> Even with the proper line wrenches I've run into problems with stripping the
>  brake fittings on my Audi. Plenty of penetrating oil still doesn't work.
>  Rounding the ferrules is a real pain since you then need to replace the end
>  or the whole line.

Ah yes the brake bone job. YOu can usually run to the store and borrow or buy
a double flaring tool and just cut the nuts off. BTDT on a few. get a piece
of line to practice on.

Chad Tobin