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Originally Posted by MercFan
I also plan on replacing both brake rubber hoses (from hard lines to each caliper) - is changing these hoses a difficult thing? I've read some posts on here that recommend a specialized tool do hold the fitting...
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Just changed the RR today on the SE. It all depends on the condition of the fitting. You'll need an 11mm open end wrench on the top flare nut. This is the dangerous one. If the nut is corroded to the brake line, you'll twist the brake line when you try to remove it. If it is corroded to the brake hose, you'll round off the nut trying to remove it.
The best and safest solution is to find an 11 mm flare nut wrench rather than the open end and use a bunch of Kroil (in advance of the work).
Also, it's preferable to "snap" that nut rather than slowly adding torque and hoping that it'll break loose. It's dangerous if you fail, but the alternative is worse.
If things start to get ugly, find a set of vice grips for the nut and consider adding some heat to break the bond in the threads.