[s-cars] [s-caars] UrS4 brake hose swap and fluid flush

[Tom Green]

Get torch.  Further suggestions are worthless if you are going to  
ignore this one.  You
can get the torch while you are waiting 24 hours for the PB blaster to  
soak in.

Then use proper tools.  You never know when you will need to use this  
fitting again,
and wouldn't it be nice if it were in good condition.

Follow the Kranz's suggestion if you like, Just screw it up at the  
beginning since you
are going to anyway.  The problem with that is the "almost every time"  
and the
consequences of screwing up the hard line.

Why do you start these jobs when half-prepared?  : > )

Tom

> The Kranz offers:

> Penetrating lubricant and vice grips.  Works almost every time!  =)
>
> Seriously, this is what I have to use on old lines.  With normal  
> flares and
> other specialty tools, the fittings still get rounded.
>
> Mark Rosenkrantz
>
> On Mon, Jun 22, 2009 at 11:43 AM, Wylie Bean <theringmeister at triad.rr.com 
> >wrote:
>
>> Planning to swap all 4 rubber brake hoses for new rubber hoses and  
>> was
>> going to flush fluid at the same time.  I am trying to get the rear  
>> hose off
>> at the hard line and don't seem to be making any progress.
>> Tips?  Suggestions?  I am without a torch to heat the connection..