Help! HELP .. With Brake Line!!

[u2bdet]

Hello , found a leak in the rear brake crossover line , need help on removal ..lots of corrosion , and limited room ...there has to be an EASY way , and I'm sure this is where I will find it

Thanks
Neal

Right now I'm toying with the idea of cutting the line at the nut ,so I can get a socket on it ...

 

[bill81vette]

you may have to run a new brake line.
otherwise you will probably have to lift the body off of the frame to get to it.:ugh

 

[Antz81]

Use a line wrench and plenty of penetrating oil (you may have to let it soak for a while) if you can't get in there with the line wrench then i'm afraid bill is 100% correct.

 

[u2bdet]

Use a line wrench and plenty of penetrating oil (you may have to let it soak for a while) if you can't get in there with the line wrench then i'm afraid bill is 100% correct.

Let's hope it doesn't come to that!!

 

[DaytonaBob]

I'd suggest not cutting the original line to remove it, if possible. I'm finishing up replacing all my brake lines now and having an original OEM part laying around as a template has been invaluable. The aftermarket parts that I've encountered have not been to any GM spec that I can recognize, so expect to do some garage floor modifications. That line that runs across the rear isn't too bad to remove and re-install. I would definitely invest in a good brakeline wrench. I went cheap first... $7 at PepBoys, but after almost stripping my first brake lines nut, I went and bought a $17 wrench from NAPA. Life is good, expensive, but good....