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I am installing SS brake lines and new brakes on my 99 maxima, and reading the how to on Maxima.org it states I will need a 10mm flare nut wrench, is this really neccessary?
Can someone explain the difference between combination wrenches and a flare nut wrench, and if I can just use a regular wrench?
Thanks in advance.
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A flare nut wrench is kinda like a box end wrench with a little piece notched out. Go to craftsman.com .... they have pics online of these type of wrenches.
I imagine you could get away with a regular wrench but the flare nut will give more uniform torqing action on the nut.
HTH.
edit ... link to a pic. http://content.sears.com/data/product_images/009/44179/00944179000-190.jpg
Last edited by MarkO; 06/12/04 04:04 AM.
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"Absolut Rara."
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It is possible to "get away with" using a regular combination wrench, but on brake line fittings, they tend to be very easy to strip, and a flare nut wrench (also known as Brake line wrenches) goes a LONG way toward making them last longer. Though, it is more critical when servicing the joints than assembling them for the first time.
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I defer to your advice then ! 
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Rara-
so should I pick one up or just use my box end craftsman wrench?
Also if I can get a 6 point socket in there I could just use that also
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If you plan on keeping the car for a while, you should probably go ahead and get the tool and safe your self from trouble later down the line. It can't be more than a few bucks and it's always nice to have the right tools.
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Originally posted by JonGordo8:
......... so should I pick one up or just use my box end craftsman wrench? .......
You can't use a box end wrench !
If you do, there is no way of removing the wrench from around the brake line once it's screwed into the caliper.
It's flare wrench or open end wrench.
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LMAO, that would be funny.
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91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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