Brakes - Flare Wrench Sizes checklist...

[Ricky Bobby]

Yes I have DIS for bleeding the ABS after all done and a Motive Power Bleeder, I usually do a combo for bleeding, little bit of gravity bleed, pressure bleed, then a bit of 2-person pedal pump and close bleeder.

I agree that not all flare wrenches are created equal, some have the small "claw" on the flare end giving it actually a 5 sided point which which surprisingly enough the Husky ones at Home Depot seem to have, others are just cut straight and grip 4 sides instead of 2 like a normal wrench, I'd prefer extra grip LOL - for $20 it might be worth to have the full 6 piece - 9 x 11mm, 10 x 12mm, 13 x 14mm should be good to go I'd assume? I can't imagine the brake lines needing a a large size like 15/16/17mm

[andrewwynn]

I've only seen the type shown that is symertrical. (With a little tooth of the next face)


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[bcredliner]

Seems like disconnecting brake lines is one of those things you have to hold your mouth just right or they become a problem. Doesn't matter what tool you use.

[jsoto]

just noticed new location. Congrats on the move. Bigger house, bigger chores ;-?

[Ricky Bobby]

Thanks brother! Believe it or not brand new house (and its built well I used to be in construction, I did see some CHEAPLY built new homes down here when we were looking around), double the square footage, acre of land, 1/3 the taxes, life is good!

Only difference is it takes a ton more time to clean the house LOL - but a nice oversized, sealed and painted insulated garage is so worth it -

Oh and from my end, having many more freedoms down here and the people are SO NICE is worth it - trust me once you get out, you would never look back.

Anyways I'm getting off on a tangent but if you ever think about leaving the small 75 mile radius bubble that is the Tristate (and trust me everyone asks the same questions because it scares them - "are you sure you can find work outside of NY/NJ? Won't you miss the food?) are all outweighed by the dozens of things that are better, once you get out.

I haven't seen a pothole in months.