Help - flexible brake line is stuck

[Ryan S.]

Left Rear flexible hoses that runs back inside the frame is totally stuck and I am unable to pop it out. I removed nut and lock washer from under the car. Just like the other ones, I tapped it with my small wrench to push it out but no luck. I tried every available tool to hammer that sucker out but it just won't move. Plus, there isn't much space to use a real hammer.

Is there a special trick or tool to pull out the 30 years old brake lines? I sprayed pb blaster around the line/frame meets and hope I have a better luck tomorrow. It is so frustrating to get stuck on this small thing for over 3 hours. :banghead:
Thank you

[tommyrich]

if it is stuck in the bracket, and you intend to replace it, you can use heat. I cut the hose then use a torch (using all the usual safety precautions) to heat up the bracket. It will smell pretty bad, but the hose will pull out.
Tom

[Ryan S.]

Thanks Tom.
I was able to pop it out this morning with a hammer. I guess a spray of pb blaster and a sort of good night sleep helped.
I hope the other side will be easier. Thanks again Tom

[jawn101]

Thanks Tom.
I was able to pop it out this morning with a hammer. I guess a spray of pb blaster and a sort of good night sleep helped.
I hope the other side will be easier. Thanks again Tom

Man Ryan, you are really going to town lately!!

[Ryan S.]

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