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Old 07-07-2003, 10:43 AM
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Angry Stripped rear cylinder nuts.

My 71 blazer needed new brakes so when I went to replace the rear cylinders, the nuts that tighten the brake line to the rear hub assembly were stripped out. I have tried liquid wrench and went as far as vice grips. What the heck can I do to get these things off? Thanks for any thoughts.
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Old 07-07-2003, 05:52 PM
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HEAT.... Use a torch to heat the fittings. They will usually come loose that way. Watch out because the fluid is flamable.
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The easiest way is to cut the brake line,remove the wheel cylinder then for about four bucks you can replace the brake line up to the juction block on the rear end.
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