Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - Help Needed w/ Leaking Brake Line Fittings from SS Line Install

scruffydog · 12-04-2012, 07:23 PM

Thanks Mike for the help.

I just did a quick Youtube search and found this:

HQ Holden Rebuild 5: Tip for brake line fittings - YouTube

I did exactly what this guy did with a Vice Grip to loosen it, but I should use CNC next time.

Thanks for the tip. I guess my car's brake lines are old enough where it's impossible to use a wrench to loosen.

I bought new Brake line Tubes with fittings, hopefully i won't have to buy new SS lines (Hose) due to a ruined thread in the junction box. The lines are coming in Thursday, I also bought 2 more bottles of brake fluid.

By looking at it, the thread seem to be fine. I think the fittings are really soft which is why they strip easily. I just hope they're softer than the Junction box material. (I dunno if that's the case b/c usually it's the other way around with screws).

12-04-2012, 07:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
scruffydog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,113 Drives: with his eyes close Rep Power: 717	Thanks Mike for the help. I just did a quick Youtube search and found this: HQ Holden Rebuild 5: Tip for brake line fittings - YouTube I did exactly what this guy did with a Vice Grip to loosen it, but I should use CNC next time. Thanks for the tip. I guess my car's brake lines are old enough where it's impossible to use a wrench to loosen. I bought new Brake line Tubes with fittings, hopefully i won't have to buy new SS lines (Hose) due to a ruined thread in the junction box. The lines are coming in Thursday, I also bought 2 more bottles of brake fluid. By looking at it, the thread seem to be fine. I think the fittings are really soft which is why they strip easily. I just hope they're softer than the Junction box material. (I dunno if that's the case b/c usually it's the other way around with screws). Last edited by scruffydog; 12-04-2012 at 07:27 PM.