[V8] rusty brake line connections

[Kent McLean]

 From Grassroots Motorsports email:
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Unscrewing rusty brake lines is often an exercise in frustration.
We’ve got several tips this month to make the job easier on you
and your brake lines. First off, soak the connection in a high-quality
penetrating oil like CRC’s Screwloose, Kroil or PB Blaster. Let
the oil soak in for several days before taking a wrench to the line.

Second, be sure and use the proper flare wrench, as it will latch
onto a rusted fitting better than a standard open-ended wrench.

Finally, when you’re getting ready to loosen the fitting, first tighten
the connection about 1/16 of an inch before you try to loosen it.
This will often be the difference between a stripped nut and one
that can be reused.
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I like the tip to let the penetrating oil sit for *several* days.
That stuff really works better when you give it time, lots
of time.

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Kent McLean
'99 A4 Avant, V6 Tiptronic
'91 200 TQA, with mods