Tom,
Trash that brake pipe and buy/get a new one. Even if it frees, it may become
dangerously thin at some points because of the rust damage. It can be
unreliable. With a single-brake circuit system, it is a good thing to keep
all parts in pro condition.
Gergo
2011/6/18 Tom <ah3000me@gmail.com>
> Hi,
>
> I'm removing my late BJ8's front calipers, and the nut and brake line into
> the caliper are stuck. The nut's threads in the caliper are OK, but the
> nut and brake line seem frozen.
>
> Any ideas on getting this unstuck. If I end up twisting the nut off the
> brake line, can I run to Napa and get a short piece of brake line and bend
> to fit? Or are the threads a vintage British size?
>
> thanks,
>
> Tom
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