Stripped hardline nut while installing brakes

[mhebert2001]

I was working on installing my Stoptech brakes this weekend, and I completely rounded the nut that is attached to the front passenger hard line.

PB Blaster, heat, and sadly a set of vice grips, finally loosened it.

I believe the threads to be ok, however the hex nut is f'd.

The only way I can see to fix that, would be a new hard line or to have the tools and know how to cut and install a new flange nut, neither of which I have.

Is it ok to just leave it, install the new SS lines, and snug it up with channel locks?

I dont think you need to apply a lot of torque on the fitting, but I want to make sure it is 100% reliable.

Thanks!

[08mzr]

I dont think anyone would say its ok, but I have done it before without any issues. As long as you can get it tight enough to seal I see no difference between using a wrench to tighten it or using vice grips to tighten it.

[mhebert2001]

Thanks, that helps. Its not a pretty solution, but I would think I can get it tight enough to not leak, and as long as the vice grips didnt crack or warp anything, I guess its ok.

At this point, I would pay someone to finish it, and replace that line, but I cant even drive it somewhere without finishing the front brake installation.

[doublegmoto]

Originally Posted by mhebert2001 Thanks, that helps. Its not a pretty solution, but I would think I can get it tight enough to not leak, and as long as the vice grips didnt crack or warp anything, I guess its ok. At this point, I would pay someone to finish it, and replace that line, but I cant even drive it somewhere without finishing the front brake installation.

100% correct if you can tighten it enough so it does not leak under pressure. Your good. Graduated Denver auto and diesel in 1988 the reason I write this because of (some) of the idiotic crap I hear.

Sent from my LGMS631 using Tapatalk

[mhebert2001]

Originally Posted by doublegmoto 100% correct if you can tighten it enough so it does not leak under pressure. Your good. Graduated Denver auto and diesel in 1988 the reason I write this because of (some) of the idiotic crap I hear. Sent from my LGMS631 using Tapatalk

Good to hear, thanks man!

Originally Posted by SaveMelMac Where you using flare nut wrenches? You could find a local hydraulic shop and many of them could repair and reflare the end for you. But you would have to get the whole line removed.

I was. It was even brand new, and this is the 1st time the nut had been turned. It was really my fault.

[SaveMelMac]

Where you using flare nut wrenches? You could find a local hydraulic shop and many of them could repair and reflare the end for you. But you would have to get the whole line removed.