brake lines needed

["D. Dardalis" <dardal@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I had similar problems with my 68 sedan on the front left side, of much 
smaller length (lines might be different from 66).  All I did was take the 
line to an auto part store and match the fitting.  It was not too difficult 
to match and replace the line.  It was a bit too long, but I coiled it 
around, and that was it.

In your case though, if you can reflair, go for it.  Its worth trying.  If 
it was not leaking before, it should not leak afterwards.  I am sure you 
know that, but make sure you use the proper wrench.  You can't fit the box 
end of a standard wrench, but if you try to use the open end, you may round 
up the fitting.  They make special "semi-box" wrenches just for cases like 
this (don't know the proper name of the wrench).  I have one (I think 3/8") 
and without it, I would have never been able to remove and reinstall my 
callipers.
D^2

At 08:40 PM 6/1/2002 -0400, you wrote:
>to all,
>        the front brake hoses on my 66 crown are rotted and in trying to
>seperate the hose from the brake line, the brake line end snapped off. i have
>new hoses, but my question is this; should i put the end screw back on and
>then try to reflair the end for a new connection or should i replace the
>brake line?
>        this is the passenger front and travels under the block. It doesn't
>look very fun to replace what with all the turns it goes through. if i need
>to replace the line, who and where do i get one from?
>        The driver  side front is acting the same way,(not wanting to move or
>come loose). I have used liquid wrench, pb blast, and even heat. still a no
>go. looking for help and direction
>mark truman
>66 crown
>(that someday will take to the road?!)
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