I've got a big problem. I'm currently installing new rotors and SS lines on the maxima. I used some PB Blaster to loosen some of the tough screws. One screw that i am having a tough time getting off is the front passenger side brake line screw that connects the metal line to the rubber line. Unfortunately i didn't wipe off some of the blaster and stripped that fu<king screw. Dammit i'm pissed, can anybody help me. I need some guidance on what I can do for that stripped screw.

 

hey i just changed my lines earlier this year. the rear ones come off easily, but i also stripped my front ones, i think they're locktited on there. anyway, if u've stripped the front ones, just get some vicegrips (another .org member recommended this to me) and clamp those suckers on there and turn. it should come off then.

 

What I would do now is get a good pair of vise grips and start trying to unscrew it. Take your time cause you dont want to damage the hard line.

Once you get it off its a judgement call. You can either try to make the old hard line fitting work, you can replace the fitting itselt, which would require some flaring tools and the knowlage to use them. Or you can see if you can replace the whole brakeline from the master. If it were me I would be getting some barke tubing from the auto parts store to make the whole brakeline over. But I know how to do it, and it really depends on your skill level.

Oh yea and use FLARE wrenches, Those fittings are made of soft metal, and are Easily!!! rounded with open end wrenches.

 

my dad and i went the vise grips way but no luck. 96maxdaddy what do you mean "to make the whole brake line over"?

 

If the screw still has a head on it, take a dremel tool with a cutting wheel and cut a slot in the head so that you can turn it with a slot-head screwdriver.

good luck!
belosic

 

belosic - thats a great idea - I think you just gave me a good reason to buy a rotory/dremel tool... I can convice my better half (the wife) that I need it as a backup for those "just in case" days

 

that is a good idea belosic...it's getting friggen hot as of right now, i'll have to try that later today when it cools down.

 

I mean if you end up damaging the hard line I would make the whole thing over cause mine are getting kindof rusty. like I said its a judgement call as to what you want to do. Obviously I cant see what you are talking about( unless you post some pics), so its kind of hard to give real good advice.

 

there are special wrenches made just for brake lines, I suggest buying a set

 

Hope it works for you, just make sure that you take your time and be careful. Soak the heck out of the screw with PB blaster, you might want to let it sit overnight to soak in.

Belosic

 

Before you take drastic measures, take another look at the nut. Maybe only a couple of corners are rounded off. If you use a flare nut wrench, you may still be able to turn the nut loose. Make sure to get a good quality flare nut wrench so the prongs won't flex open. And PB Blaster it and tap the nut a few times, over night wait is good, too.