I've perused past post but have some questions concerning brake hoses (rubber lines).

1) are rubber brake hoses a specific Mercedes part fitted to each application?
2) these rubber brake hoses have the proper connection on each end?
3) flare wrenches must be used to disconnect brake hoses? how are flare wrenches different than normal wrenches?
4) any tips on disconnecting brake hose from the caliper or any other junction


Scott
1998 C230