Rear brake line removal problem

[1987E30project]

I'm in the process of removing the rear subframe but I'm having problems with the brake lines. Even though I used flare wrenches the nut on the hard line side is now rounded. :roll: Any ideas how to remove it? Where can I buy a pre-bent line?

[guibo09]

try torching it and using vice grips.

[1987E30project]

I was thinking in using the vice grips on one side. What about a replacement? I checked several sites (BMA, BMP, Pelican) and no replacement parts.

[hoyabmw]

Nobody does prebent for our cars. Even the dealer. You'll have to get a straight section that's the right length and bend it yourself.

[1987E30project]

Nobody does prebent for our cars. Even the dealer. You'll have to get a straight section that's the right length and bend it yourself.

What about the nuts? The lines come with them installed?

[dashboardmonkey]

What about the nuts? The lines come with them installed?

Yes they come with them already installed

[BUDNUNTA]

If you just need to replace the hardline on the Trailing Arm if you buy a 30" Metric bubble flare peice of line(NAPA has them for $4) its the perfect length. You just have to bend it yourself. Its easy.
Vise grips or dremel cut off wheel to get those rounded fittings.




Hunter

[zedfez]

You can also try cutting the line right at the fitting and using a socket on it. Make sure to use a six point socket, not a twelve point, or you'll just round it off more.

[rThor432]

You can also try cutting the line right at the fitting and using a socket on it. Make sure to use a six point socket, not a twelve point, or you'll just round it off more.

^^This is the trick. If you are replacing them, do this.

[m_dudey]

i learned this the hard way. rounded two different hard lines and had to bend and replace them. since then, i went and bought a snap-on flare nut wrench for $26. never rounded another flare nut since.