I flare nut wrench is a wrench with 5 sides instead of the more or less
2 of a regular wrench. You can get a 4 pack with 2 different sizes on
each at Sears for fairly cheap. Harbor Freight really cheap.
They are recommended for use on any hose or steel line type fittings.
Paul.
Keith G. wrote:
> Earlier I wrote:
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>
>>Any tips on loosening a stubborn brake hose from the front caliper? I've
>>sprayed PB Blaster on the thing 4 or 5 times, letting it sit for a while in
>>between each. Locking pliers succeeded only in further destroying the
>>hex head.
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> Well, I just noticed a couple of messages from August recommending a
> "flare nut wrench". Pardon my ignorance, but what is that? I am
> sure I don't have one in my tool collection.
>
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>>I don't even know what size wrench I should be using. 9/16" is too
>>small, 5/8" too big. My guess is 19/32"...
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> If I go look for a "flare nut wrench", what size am I looking for?
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> Keith Gernert
> 79 MGB
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