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Old 08-12-2002, 02:51 PM
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flare wrenches?

I may have missed something, but I did do a few searches and did not find exactly which tools are required for a brake pad replacement job. Can someone spell it out for me? I have found mention of flare wrenches. I don't know from flare wrenches. What are those?

It is a great testament to this forum that someone whose brain cells are so dilapidated by diesel fumes as mine (maybe i just have a lot of cranial soot, perhaps a purge treatment would be good) can find the right info. and then actually put it to good use increasing the usefulness and value of the buggy.

Thanks, and any purge suggestions will be given due consideration.

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Old 08-12-2002, 03:31 PM
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I think that flare wrenches can also be called 'line' wrenches... this is sort of a box end wrench with just enough of the end cut out so that it will allow the tube to pass through it.... but retains as much of the box effect so that the pressure applied is spread around as many sides of the nut as possible... they really save a lot of heartbreak and time.... in not mashing soft,thin nuts used on tubing... not quite as bad not having them on steel lines/nuts... which I think all brake systems are... but really helpful on Brass nut/copper lines because the brass is so easy to warp....
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Old 08-12-2002, 03:45 PM
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Thanks, guys. I'm picking up MBz pads and installing on front of 79 this week. As with most tasks taken on with this buggy, doing the deed is probably much less difficult than my imagination leads me to believe.
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Old 08-12-2002, 04:49 PM
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The best advice I can give when working with lines,,, is to be sure , when putting them back together , to thread it with your fingers... hold the line with one hand,, maybe jiggle it to get any sideforce off the nut.. then put the nut on with your fingers.. as far as you can ,,, then use your wrench just to tighten the correct amount... nothing worse than cross threading a metal line flare nut...
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Old 08-12-2002, 07:04 PM
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It don't seem likely you should need to remove anything other than the pin there and then just slide the pads up. I usually then loosen the bleeder and pry the calipers back and insert new pads. Be sure to buy new leads for the wear indicators. Those only cost a few bucks and are simple to put in.
I may have missed a step here, but basically this is a nice easy one to do.
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Old 08-12-2002, 07:18 PM
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Only thing I can think of (brake related) that you'd need flare nut wrenches for, would be replacing the brake hoses. Have an assistant step on the brakes while you feel the brake hose. If it expands too much, replace the hoses.
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Old 08-12-2002, 08:17 PM
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I was not saying that he needed them,,, I was just answering his "I have found mention of flare wrenches. I don't know from flare wrenches. What are those? " question...although I have metal brake lines on some of my vehicles the line up advise also had the fuel injection lines in mind...
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Old 08-13-2002, 07:54 AM
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Mccan

Try this thread by our tri-state guru Jim Smith. I used it when I swapped pads out on my 300D a couple of weeks ago. Took only about an hour + 1/2 to do both sides,,,,,and you know I take my time.

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http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=21954&highlight=brake+bleed
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Old 08-13-2002, 10:14 AM
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JCD, Thanks for the link. I have that one saved to the MBz file. I will pick up new pads, sensors and hoses and get to work.
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Old 08-13-2002, 04:08 PM
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Get some MB brake paste as well

Called for in the manual, makes installation alot easier and helps with potential squeal. It is available at my dealership in these little foil packets, 1 per pad, at about $.60 a piece.

JCD

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