[Healeys] Removing brake lines from Aluminum wheel/master cylinders

[BJ8 Healeys]

Hi, Don -
The safe way to do it would be to soak the joint in PB Blaster or some such
penetrant over a period of time until it comes free.  Turning the nut first
in the tightening direction slightly, and tapping on the cylinder and/or nut
to set up vibrations to help the penetrant to penetrate might also help.

Whenever I assemble threaded hydraulic fittings, I always use Teflon tape on
the male threads to make sure the threads don't seize for me (or the next
owner, after I'm dead).

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA

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Sent: Friday, October 02, 2009 4:49 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Removing brake lines from Aluminum wheel/master cylinders

Hi, Listers,

B B B  I just tried to remove a brake line from a rear wheel aluminum
cylinder. It wouldn't budge and since I was afraid of damaging the cylinder,
I
quit trying. Is there a safe technique or material application to allow
removal? Another blow for using steel fittings in aluminum parts! Would
appreciate your wisdom. Thanks,

DonB B  BJ8B B  Pandora