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| Battle of the Nut | |
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| Topic Started: May 3 2016, 06:02 AM (121 Views) | |
| Delphi51 | May 3 2016, 06:02 AM Post #1 |
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I took one vehicle to the garage for brake work but decided I would like to do it myself on our 24 year old 3/4 ton GM van. I had very little trouble changing the brake pads . . . but noticed the two front brake line hoses were cracked. Friends told me they were very tough to change because the nut securing the hose to the metal brake line would be extremely tight (if it isn't leaking, leave it alone, said one). The one on the passenger side is at least visible and there is room to get a wrench on it. Posted Image But the line runs through the nut so only an open end wrench can be used - and it just opened a little more and went around the nut without disturbing it. My younger mechanic friend said the preferred tool is the vice grip plyers. That worked okay on that side. On the driver's side I could scarcely see the nut, let alone get my hands in to put the vice grip on it. I borrowed a small pair and got it on but it just slipped around like the open end wrench. On the third day, just before begging mechanic friend to come and do it, I resorted to a sneak attack Posted Image I cut a hole through the sheet metal separating the engine from the wheel well, just large enough to use the big vice grip plyers. Got it! Now waiting for the auto supply store to make me new hoses. No rush, I've got a nasty bug today and am not leaving the house. |
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| Durgan | May 3 2016, 06:18 AM Post #2 |
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Nice approach. |
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| Trotsky | May 3 2016, 07:25 AM Post #3 |
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Very Clever, Delph. How will the new hose be attached to the nut? (I'm thinking of it coming loose on a mountain pass and your doing a Princess Grace.) Edited by Trotsky, May 3 2016, 07:27 AM.
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| FuzzyO | May 3 2016, 11:58 AM Post #4 |
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Well done! I hope you are soon over your bug. |
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| Delphi51 | May 3 2016, 03:01 PM Post #5 |
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Thanks, FuzzyO. Trotsky, I am worried about getting that damaged nut back on. I suppose if it doesn't work I'll have to buy the long metal line it is part of. |
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