Rear Brake Lines, Is there a trick to undoing them? Options

[fiid]

And please don't say "drop the engine" or "remove the heat exchangers".......

I am talking about the body side that is quite difficult to get to.


Fiid.

[davep]

I have successfully removed them, but have had to use heat to help. Make up an aluminum shield to protect the body. For this type of job I use a plumbers acetylene torch; it does not use oxygen tank, so is lower in temperature. You can get a 1/2" flame that is much easier to control than a propane torch. Apply a bit of heat, then some penetrating oil. The proper flare wrench is most important. Part of the trick is to get the fitting to rotate on the tube. Wear all manner of eye protection, and have fire extinguisher at hand. A safety person also helps. You never know just how much beer is needed. It can be done, just don't rush it. Use as little heat as is possible. Let things cool before disconnecting.

DaveP