I only use vise-grip pliers on brake line fittings anymore. The metal is somewhat soft and the corrosion layer is enough to round the fitting off with normal force. I've not met a fitting yet that didn't come off with the vice-grips. The key is to support both sides of the fitting and get those vice-grips TIGHT.
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