If you don't have a flare nut wrench, a harbor freight wrench and a grinder make a quick easy flare nut wrench. Grind just enough so that the tubing fits through your cut.
I'm a mechanic of 22 yrs.. and snap-on line wrenches are a must they don't stretch... don't need everything snap-on but line wrenches.. universal sockets and a handful others... they're just made better... they also make in selective sizes extra fat line wrenches with open end on the opposite side being that bleeder screws or tube nuts are taller and a normal line wrench once bottomed on the caliper or abs unit might not be tall enough to reach the head of the bleeded or tube nut...
If I'm replacing the line anyways I'm cutting that bia and putting a socket. Them strip way to easy and depending where your abs is located a racket makes it so much better!
And before you try to loosen, try to get a tiny movement clockwise. I don't even know why it works, but an aircraft mechanic showed me that and it changed my life.
When this won't work use 10 inch FLAT jaw vise grips on the flats of the nut. Make ,'em real tight. If that won't work, heat FITTING with oxy acetylene aimed at the fitting then repeat with vise grips. You will succeed. Could save you hours of grief fixing the brake line that goes from front to back. Realize its not just about turning the fitting. If the fitting is fused to the pipe itself, the fitting may turn but it can twist the pipe at the same time. If that happens, it's all over. The heat will prevent that. Heat the fitting, not the pipe. PS - I find curved jaw vise grips pretty much useless most of the time. Seldom used. If you're starting out, start with flat jaw. Use WĎ40 throughout the whole ordeal. Even the most severely fused fitting (to the pipe) will spin like a top when its over.
Your suggestion is totally valid. User is just a troll. If there's room, I also like using the knipex pliers wrench on those flare nuts. It's amazing how much grip you get with those pliers. Almost never round an edge.
Very good. I have crows feet, half moon, S shaped, pipe style, traditional and double box end. After this I will get a flare nut style set now after seeing this.
@@seanandrew2823 Okay, I was referring to just about any penetrating oil. I have a few pumpers with various oils in them, often ATF among other things such as drained gear oil (hinge pin lube).
@@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259 yeah, every oil and solvent has its place. ATF makes a great cutting fluid too. However, when it comes to penetrating a stuck on bolt there is no substitute for Kroil, it can creep into spaces as small as one millionth of an inch
Its not really a gripping problem, it is more of a problem with the wrench actually spreading open enough to slip. It can even happen with a line wrench, then you have to get out a crows foot and hose clamp to keep it from spreading outwards.
Honestly I’ve heard more people call them flare nut wrenches more than anything, and it seems like manufacturers almost always call them that as well. I’d say whatever you call them you aren’t really “wrong” though
@@Dstrbrdgrnd Fair enough, but there are plenty of people that work with something that long and call it something different. Take reciprocating saws for example, some people use them their whole life only knowing it by “sawzall”. Again, if people know what you mean, doesn’t really matter, I just think it’s kinda fun to see the differences.
I've purchased a set of the snap on flare nut torque adapters. I find them more useful in modern vehicles where every damn thing is in your way. Also good flarenut crows feet will do you well too. My flarenut/line wrenchs are pretty much paperweights anymore.
Believe it or not harbor freights original line wrenches aka flare wrenches were very good quality thicker and no deflection... Sears craftsman were also very good and I still have both types and they are indispensable for brake line work and were very affordable.
I miss the old sears craftsman. Just take em back they throw them in a bin and give ya a new one. Have ya tried exchanging at Lowe’s? They act like you stole the thing. And craftsman has gotten more expensive and crappier quality. Prob half of my tools is craftsman my grandfather handed down to me and I’m 45. Shit just use to be better
@Scummy_shovel my last Craftsman set had the sizes "laser etched" on them. The etching wore off and made identification impossible. 20 years of using Craftsman. Never again. ✌️🍩
@@donutdan1508 I bought a set to keep in my truck with the etching. Barely use them and it’s already starting to come off. Not to bad since I kept them in the plastic case. But yes. That’s a horrible design “feature”. They Get cheaper every year.
@@Scummy_shovel yea Lowes doesn't like exchanging craftsman tools, don't dispose of the ones they say aren't being made anymore, I've had several that after a couple years all of the sudden they have them, also I was told you can call Stanley and they will authorize an exchange for something similar, including the craftsman ratchets they say can't be exchanged
Nothing should ever be 11mill. Ya hear me Kawasaki? 10mill master bleed 12mill line ends and throw a 11 mill bleeder screw in. Seriously wtf. Ant nobody got time for that shit
Just because I said the wrong size wrench will work doesn’t mean you should use it, it should be obvious that I’m showing how the better fitting tool should be used
I’ve always called them Line Wrenches
Me too
Just show we're older knowing them by the original name of in line wrenches
Yep line wrenches
If you don't have a flare nut wrench, a harbor freight wrench and a grinder make a quick easy flare nut wrench. Grind just enough so that the tubing fits through your cut.
Unfortunately not, they bend open after you cut them
@@Martin_GarkPretty much.
@@Martin_Gark Precisely, not enough meat on them, they just spread open like rubber.
A cheap 6point box end if you can find one maybe. A 12point will flex open
@@Martin_Garkdo you own any wrenches
I'm a mechanic of 22 yrs.. and snap-on line wrenches are a must they don't stretch... don't need everything snap-on but line wrenches.. universal sockets and a handful others... they're just made better... they also make in selective sizes extra fat line wrenches with open end on the opposite side being that bleeder screws or tube nuts are taller and a normal line wrench once bottomed on the caliper or abs unit might not be tall enough to reach the head of the bleeded or tube nut...
I like the convinience of the open-end "in-hand"
Or a "Line Wrench" in my book.
Yeah, me too. I have line wrenches and they work perfect.
If I'm replacing the line anyways I'm cutting that bia and putting a socket. Them strip way to easy and depending where your abs is located a racket makes it so much better!
And no matter what wrench you use, get some penitrating oil on them thread before you start cranking.
And before you try to loosen, try to get a tiny movement clockwise. I don't even know why it works, but an aircraft mechanic showed me that and it changed my life.
When this won't work use 10 inch FLAT jaw vise grips on the flats of the nut. Make ,'em real tight. If that won't work, heat FITTING with oxy acetylene aimed at the fitting then repeat with vise grips. You will succeed. Could save you hours of grief fixing the brake line that goes from front to back.
Realize its not just about turning the fitting. If the fitting is fused to the pipe itself, the fitting may turn but it can twist the pipe at the same time.
If that happens, it's all over.
The heat will prevent that. Heat the fitting, not the pipe.
PS - I find curved jaw vise grips pretty much useless most of the time. Seldom used. If you're starting out, start with flat jaw.
Use WĎ40 throughout the whole ordeal. Even the most severely fused fitting (to the pipe) will spin like a top when its over.
😂😂😂😂I knew there would be a “ vice grip” guy here somewhere 😂
You didnt like my suggestion?
Your suggestion is totally valid. User is just a troll. If there's room, I also like using the knipex pliers wrench on those flare nuts. It's amazing how much grip you get with those pliers. Almost never round an edge.
@@fast8379 i thought it was you. Look at this - super thick.
Rsxm 11
Like yours?
I have several sets.. double flair wrenches . Metric and standard and crowfeet as well. Metric and standard. Very helpful.
Very good. I have crows feet, half moon, S shaped, pipe style, traditional and double box end. After this I will get a flare nut style set now after seeing this.
i bought my snap on line wrenches 20yrs ago.standard and metric..I own some cheap ones too.i always grap my snap on..they just fit and work better...
The Snap On wrenches are made with better quality material and don't flex.
It's called a line wrench too
I shoot the fitting threads with a little pb blaster and wait a few minutes for it to soak into the threaded area.
Try kroil. It works easily 5 times better than pb, its pricey but seriously a huge time saver in the rust belt
@@seanandrew2823 Okay, I was referring to just about any penetrating oil. I have a few pumpers with various oils in them, often ATF among other things such as drained gear oil (hinge pin lube).
@@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259 yeah, every oil and solvent has its place. ATF makes a great cutting fluid too. However, when it comes to penetrating a stuck on bolt there is no substitute for Kroil, it can creep into spaces as small as one millionth of an inch
@@seanandrew2823what are you paying for a can in your area?
Its not really a gripping problem, it is more of a problem with the wrench actually spreading open enough to slip. It can even happen with a line wrench, then you have to get out a crows foot and hose clamp to keep it from spreading outwards.
LINE wrench 👍
Honestly I’ve heard more people call them flare nut wrenches more than anything, and it seems like manufacturers almost always call them that as well. I’d say whatever you call them you aren’t really “wrong” though
@@zephyr1182this is the first I’ve ever heard of a flare wrench, and I’ve been working on cars over 50 years.
@@Dstrbrdgrnd Fair enough, but there are plenty of people that work with something that long and call it something different. Take reciprocating saws for example, some people use them their whole life only knowing it by “sawzall”. Again, if people know what you mean, doesn’t really matter, I just think it’s kinda fun to see the differences.
Vice grip also works as a line wrench
I like the socket style flare nut wrench ends they come in handy
"Thats when a grinder comes in handy"
Dude definitely knows how to "grip nuts."
Dam you’re a genius.
I've purchased a set of the snap on flare nut torque adapters. I find them more useful in modern vehicles where every damn thing is in your way. Also good flarenut crows feet will do you well too. My flarenut/line wrenchs are pretty much paperweights anymore.
Love my flank drive plus wrenches. Best money I haven’t paid for yet 😂
Believe it or not harbor freights original line wrenches aka flare wrenches were very good quality thicker and no deflection... Sears craftsman were also very good and I still have both types and they are indispensable for brake line work and were very affordable.
Yep, I have several and they work great!
I miss the old sears craftsman. Just take em back they throw them in a bin and give ya a new one. Have ya tried exchanging at Lowe’s? They act like you stole the thing. And craftsman has gotten more expensive and crappier quality. Prob half of my tools is craftsman my grandfather handed down to me and I’m 45. Shit just use to be better
@Scummy_shovel my last Craftsman set had the sizes "laser etched" on them. The etching wore off and made identification impossible. 20 years of using Craftsman. Never again.
✌️🍩
@@donutdan1508 I bought a set to keep in my truck with the etching. Barely use them and it’s already starting to come off. Not to bad since I kept them in the plastic case. But yes. That’s a horrible design “feature”. They Get cheaper every year.
@@Scummy_shovel yea Lowes doesn't like exchanging craftsman tools, don't dispose of the ones they say aren't being made anymore, I've had several that after a couple years all of the sudden they have them, also I was told you can call Stanley and they will authorize an exchange for something similar, including the craftsman ratchets they say can't be exchanged
Funny your snap-on wrenches are identical to my caryle down to the script and finnish😂
Knipex pliers wrench is a serious contender
You could also use a metric flare nut wrench if your SAE sizes dont fit, just a thiught
It’s better to use an open 11 than the wrong sized SAE special wrench
I asked this in a related video but I'm still not seeing why the open end wrench is insufficient from loosening of this nut?
A line wrench for lines this dude on to something new 😂
I have a set for Metric and SAE. No problem to figure out which one I need. Simple!!
Right on🧑🏾🔧
Box end works fine as long as you cut the line off first.
A slotted socket set if the tubing is straight out for an inch before it bends.
TTC proved they strip at the same torque
Can someone tell me why i should use the closed end to break things loose?
Line wrench is the proper name
It's 10 mm use only . Don't fool with inches size spanner.
Line wrench or crows foot
5/16 sounds even better and yea a cut wheel n cheap wrench makes one pretty quickly lol 😂
Lawrence Fishbourne?
Thanks
Isnt this a line wrench?
my bosss didnt even know was i pissed when i had to replace a pipe
i just use a normal wrench, the tolerance on my set is unusually high youll slip your hand before the tool does.
I’ve never heard them called this and I’m almost 50 we always called them line wrenches??!!!!!
Crescent wrench would get a tight fit
That bonney matco wrench is nice. Best wrenches ever made were the bonneys
Stopped using those tubing wrenches right after my first set.
Ericthecarguy is that you?????🤔
11 mm fits better Because its a metric nut! I know they are similar, but .433 is not the same as . 437 Hope y’all dont mix and match bullets.
Line wrench
I’m not understanding why you can’t just use a normal wrench if both of them have an opening for the line
Luuuubbbeee it up first
NOT SURE WHAT A FLARE NUT WRENCH IS(TOOL MANUFACTURES MAKE A TOOL CALLED A LINE WRENCH)LOOKS ABOUT THE SAME
Clearly common sense isn't so common when someone has to explain this
Gedore grip wrench 11mm 137 7-11 is the best for this ever
It’s called boxed in not closed in 😂😂
kind of looks like a b8 s4
Should of started with the make of the car to figure out the proper soket system
They're the same size, you just have a wrench that's tweaked
How about i use whatever I want and not need to buy 40 tools that 1 can do if I just be a little bit careful for 3 seconds
Omg they're called brake line wrenches.
"flare-nut" wrench
I know it as a line wrench.
Or they have what’s called a crows foot
Lecturing about the open end not working without stripping the head but then claims 2 different sized will work just as well? Haha
Linewrench...
Here in the rust belt it's called useless. You just get used to cutting the line and using a socket if your lucky
You don't say
Slack not slop
If you’re a hack 🤦♂️ replaced more abs equipment than you could dream about and correct sized open end wrenches is what the professionals use 🤷🏽♂️
Nothing should ever be 11mill. Ya hear me Kawasaki? 10mill master bleed 12mill line ends and throw a 11 mill bleeder screw in. Seriously wtf. Ant nobody got time for that shit
Duh!
Line wrenches never fit correctly 😂
Get metric it will be easier 😂
The 11mm because probably 100% of vehicles the last 30 years have everything Metric. Adios America!?
Close enough is the wrong answer
It's right or wrong. Yall learn this in kindergarten
Too easy, cut the connections, and zip em out with an impact
Tubing wrench 🤦🏻♂️ line wrench
I have a set of 12-point (minus the missing part i guess) crows foot wrenches that work for this. Side benefit: can use torque wrench to reinstall.
No fucking shit buddy
Or just cut an old box end wrench
Why not use proper size for the fitting? You’re teaching the younger guys bad ideas. Thirty plus years experience speaking.
Just because I said the wrong size wrench will work doesn’t mean you should use it, it should be obvious that I’m showing how the better fitting tool should be used
Because they are NOT an actual mechanic, they are one of these weirdos that collect tools for video content 😂.
@@NaptownTunerObviously my previous comment is directed directly towards YOU 😂
Sometimes you don't have an idiot working on your vehicle. Bring it to the dealership.
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