If the brake line needs to be cut off to get the line nut free, and a
6-point socket doesn't work, an Irwin extractor socket will very likely get
the line nut out.

http://www.irwin.com/irwin/consumer/...rwinProd100512

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"Jim Wilkins" wrote in message
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On Jan 14, 1:35 pm, "Denis G." wrote:
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I recently replaced two brake lines on an 83 Ford van so that tool
might have come in handy. Usually I use vise grips if the nut is
really bad and then I have to replace it. I might copy your wrench or
maybe modify some vise grips to have a hex holder. Many times you're
also constrained by space to get a good hold of the nut.

If you don't need to save the brake line just cut it off short and use
a 6 point socket. I had to make the wrench after distorting the flare
nut too much to get anything else onto it.

jsw