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Brake Flare Nut sizes

Posted: 09 May 2016, 21:05
by slowcoach
Hi all-
just before i go and order the wrong sized flare spanner, what size(s) do i need to change the front and rear flexi hoses? ive just measured the front and i believe its 11mm, but the rear was a bit hard to tell and too dark.

Ive read that its very advisable to use a flare spanner as opposed to a usual open ended spanner.. would i be correct? Ive not done any brake line work before, but theres always a first time for everything. ive bought the 4 hoses from brickwerks. as always ill be cautious with safety,
Cheers!
john.

Re: Brake Flare Nut sizes

Posted: 09 May 2016, 21:39
by ELVIS
11 and 14mm.

Deep 7mm 1/4" drive for your nipples :mrgreen:

Re: Brake Flare Nut sizes

Posted: 10 May 2016, 07:23
by slowcoach
ELVIS wrote:11 and 14mm.

Deep 7mm 1/4" drive for your nipples :mrgreen:
Thanks Elvis!
The 14mm is the flexi side of the union, right? So a normal hex spanner would be fine for that side I guess..?