flare on hard lines
flare on hard lines Ok, let's say I was an idiot and didn't realize the flare nut bolt on the hard line brake connector was reverse thread so I overtorqued it tightening it and ruined the bolt. 
I eventually got it off but now the bolt won't screw into my new brake line because the ending of it is warped.
I have another bolt that works but no way to swap it out of course. Can I cut off the bubble flare to change the bolt and then make a new ending/flare for the line? How would I do this? I've never done anything like this before so I'm not sure what tools I would need or how to go about it.
thanks for any help
I eventually got it off but now the bolt won't screw into my new brake line because the ending of it is warped.
I have another bolt that works but no way to swap it out of course. Can I cut off the bubble flare to change the bolt and then make a new ending/flare for the line? How would I do this? I've never done anything like this before so I'm not sure what tools I would need or how to go about it.
thanks for any help
Last edited by infinitebird; Sep 24, 2008 at 09:51 PM.
Yes you can do it, however be sure too leave enough length to reach the intended spot. You'll need a tubing cutter and a flaring tool....you might be able to rent them from a parts store or purchase them fairly easily and cheaply.
