go buy a socket set, theyr about 10 bucks at harbor freight for 7mm to 19mm 3/8 drive (i have metric and SAE sizes just in case).
If you can shop for the lowest cost set of flare wrenches or buy just one, do so. I used a 14mm socket and hammered it onto the nut until it was flush with the abs module(or whatever the technical name for it is). /* 728x90, created 4/10/11 */
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by wheel cylinders, do you mean the wheel hubs? But I went to see if the 10/12mm wrench in my hand fit my Earl's SS brake lines, and it didn't, everything is larger. One option is the metric (6sizes from like 12-17mm) then SAE. Terms of Service -
The following errors occurred with your submission, GM Forum - Buick, Cadillac, Olds, GMC & Pontiac chat. ordered it from summitracing, part number is MVP-0108 which is for late model GM vehicles. Hello, just tried replacing my wheel cylinders which involves disconnecting the rear brake lines long story short I broke the end of the line off. SC2 frt.
HF should have a set, maybe individual wrenches. I don't know what size I need or if a flare wrench is even required. Yep, just put in like a shim or something [break it to size], that way you will have a. Do Not Sell My Personal Information -, By logging into your account, you agree to our. bleeder bolt is 8mm, The following errors occurred with your submission. My stock rubber lines were still in very good shape, so I'm sure there isn't going to be a huge improvement. Thanks. What do you mean. I was using vise grips and hind sight being 20/20 I should have used a wrench. Ive also tried 1/2, 9/16, 5/8 and it seems like its between the 9/16 and 5/8. I used PB Blaster on the flare nuts, then I cut the line. Do Not Sell My Personal Information -, By logging into your account, you agree to our. Any help would be appreciated. Sometimes that thing can get stuck too, it's a real pain in the arse after the car has a few seasons on it. if you do them all draw a diagram to help remember which wheel or master they go to.
Good luck to all that need this information. Just finished upgrading all six of my lines last weekend. Engineers see that the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.". Hello I had the rear brake line rust out and burst and I cant figure out what size wrench to use to get the brake line out of the abs box. need to change the brake for the 05 sti with 18k miles any good suggestion. Go down to your local harbor freight tool store (here'* the address): When I replaced the brake lines on my 90 I bought a set of flare wrenches from Pep Boys got $20 or so. Tried 14 and 15mm too small and then too big tried 1/2, 9/16 and 5/8 too small too small too big. Advertising - Do Not Sell My Personal Information -, By logging into your account, you agree to our. Terms of Service - The book said I need flare wrench which I don't own so I went to Sears to get a set but they don't have a set, they just have individuals. Series I L27 (1992-1994 SE,SLE, SSE) & Series II L36 (1995-1999 SE, SSE, SLE) and
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I mainly changed them so that my entire brake system is mostly brand newnew rotors, new painted calipers, new hardware, new bolts, new brake lines, new pads, and new ATE fluid. The following errors occurred with your submission, LS1TECH - Camaro and Firebird Forum Discussion, Gen 5 Camaro Tuning, Diagnostics, Dyno results, Hot Rod Power Tour/ Pump Gas Drags/ Drag Week. About Us -
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12mmplus a 14mm line wrench if you decide to remove and replace the lines above the rear end (one line w/o traction control and two lines w/ traction control), 12mm on one side and 14mm on the other. Do Not Sell My Personal Information -, By logging into your account, you agree to our. google_ad_height = 90;
Looks like they are having a $40 sale on a full set but you really only need one. Every wrench except flare wrenches tend to round off brake fittings where the flare wrench minimizes this and is the best tool for this purpose. I can unsubscribe anytime to withdraw my consent. Please use General Chat for non-mechanical issues, and Performance and Brainstorming for improvements. Like a thin piece of wood or something in the actual claw of the grip? Anyone care to chime in? To What size line wrenches for brake lines? I guess Ill buy the wrenches and hope for the best i got to show yall how I stopped the leak after I snapped the end, The following errors occurred with your submission, 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks, Brakes, Steering, Suspension, Tires, & Wheels, 1967 - 1972 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks. Then it was easy to remove the nut using a ratchet. Also I felt like my brakes weren't bleeding as good as they should. //-->, as for taking the brake line off, its somewhere between 14mm to 17mm. About Us -
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My 02 has traction control so there are two rubber lines that go over the axle, one side of each lines has a 12mm hard line fitting and the other side of each line has a 14mm hard line fitting. Flare wrench Size? Make sure you use flare nut wrenches. 2 from 100mph-0), (2 from 60-0) and (2 from 40 -0) it would seem like the brakes were not as stiff as they should be.