How to get this brake line off the trailing arm - special tool?

Maxhouse97 · 10-02-2017, 04:25 PM

See this pic - because of the recess, I can't get enough of the wrench to grab the nut, which I have to counter hold to loosen the brake line. I've looked for a special tool to do this, but can't find one. What do you guys do? With the notorious stripping of nuts on brake lines, I am reluctant to half-ass it. This is the only thing keeping me from removing the training arm.

jferrante · 10-02-2017, 04:27 PM

looks like an O2 sensor socket would work not sure the size though

pete3799 · pete3799's Garage

Take a picture of the other side of the fitting. May be just a clip holding it in there.

Shaun @ Tru6 · 10-02-2017, 04:41 PM

I see 4 options

If it's just held in place by the clip, remove the clip and push through

otherwise:

cut a slot in a box end wrench that will go over the line. should fit in the recess but if it doesn't, you could grind the perimeter

Cut the brake line and use a deep socket, replace line

Cut the hard line and pull it through, replace hard line

Maxhouse97 · 10-02-2017, 05:30 PM

I feel like an ass, yes there is a clip. I'll try tonight.

Oneredspyder · Oneredspyder's Garage

At least you are honest, and now I know there is a clip there. I plan to change mine sometime this winter. Thanks for the tip and photo.
86 Carrara.

76FJ55 · 10-03-2017, 05:42 AM

Whoever installed that clip, did it wrong side out. It should be installed with the lip facing out so you can get a hold of it for removal. Also the curvature if the main part of the clip should act as a spring to help pull the hose mount into the bracket.

75 911s · 75 911s's Garage

Like he said ^ The brake clip is flipped,
but using the following method you should be able to carefully work it out.
I wasn't able to pull mine from the top even with it facing the right way.
Use a bit of pressure on each side to work the clip carefully up and protect the arm with a wood block so you don't scratch it up.

pdtweeks · 10-03-2017, 05:59 AM

pry the clip off.......use "line wrenches" to loosen fittings.

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pampadori · pampadori's Garage

worst case, you could put some vice grips on the barrel end that the tube nut is threaded into. Its the same part as the hex you can't get a wrench on so if you can hold it with the vice grips and then use a line wrench to loosen the tube nut you'll be in business.