Removing the Brakes: Step 5 – Disconnecting the Flex Line from the Hard Line [Project Miata: Removing the Brakes]

By
charlie
– June 19, 2011
Removing the Brakes: Step 5 - Disconnecting the Flex Line from the Hard Line

Using a FLARE NUT WRENCH break loose the hard line fitting. At this point, I switch to a standard box end wrench to continue removing the fitting. You may want to use a little penetrating lube like Liquid Wrench to help as well. Whatever you do, you MUST use a FLARE NUT WRENCH to break the fitting loose. The fittings are typically brass and will round off if you use a typical box end wrench to break them loose.

Once you have removed the fitting use a pair of pliers or the claw end of a hammer to remove the retainer clip.The soft line should fall free at this time.

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So in case you haven’t figured it out yet, my name is Charlie Brumfield, and I co-host the Burnout Radio Podcast with Nick Malone. I also Co-Host and write articles for Car Care 101. My ride is the the now infamous Project Miata. I’m also the web guy, the photographer, videographer, editor, writter, audiophile, and graphics monkey for all things Burnout Radio and Car Care 101. I like pie.