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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 08:40 PM
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I'm attempting to extend my brake lines but ran into an issue. The bracket where the metal brake line turns to the rubber 1 is impossible to remove. Almost striped the head because i can't find the correct box wrench sixe. Some where between 9 and 10mm. I hit it up with a lot of PB blaster. Any other tricks i should try?

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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 08:46 PM
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Try a 10mm 6 point socket and pb blaster. Box wrench can "spread" on a tight bolt.
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 08:59 PM
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I cant fit a socket on it unfotunatly. The metal brake line comes in from the top and large braket on the underside
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 09:03 PM
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I would give the pb some time. Sometimes you can tighten it and then remove it. Might break-up any crud in the threads. Good Luck!
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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 12:11 AM
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I just PBed it and used my Craftsmen professional adjustable wrench on it, grips to anything and doesn't strip it.
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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 06:21 AM
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BIG set of vice grips usually helps me out or drill the head and use an ez out
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