How flammable is brake line/fluid......... ?
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12/03/08 09:44 PM
12/03/08 09:44 PM
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I am working on getting a section of brake line off the Charger,,,, ![](/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/spank.gif) it is a bit siezed up,,,,i have it soaking with some penetrating oil..... ![](/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hammer.gif) Is there any problem applying some heat,,,eg,,from a small propane torch ? just to heat it and see if it will budge,,, (ie any FIRE HAZZARD here ? ) ![](/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/weld.gif) I dont care about the line too much,,,i am going to install new lines,,,,but need to remove a section as it screws into the "T" valve portion on top of the rear axle.... ![](/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Santa2.gif) thanks,,,,
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Re: How flammable is brake line/fluid......... ?
[Re: BergmanAutoCraft]
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12/03/08 11:56 PM
12/03/08 11:56 PM
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I use a torch on brake fittings all the time at work. Yes brake fluid will burn but it's pretty tame and easily blown out. I usually keep my blow gun with me when I'm doing it. The biggest concern is if your doing it at the end of a flex hose. They like to pop when they get hot. And don't assume that it safe if it hasn't poped by the time you remove the heat. I've had them pop well after the heat was removed.
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Re: How flammable is brake line/fluid......... ?
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12/04/08 01:47 AM
12/04/08 01:47 AM
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since you are replacing the lines, just cut them, take off the brass T, take it over to your bench vice.
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Re: How flammable is brake line/fluid......... ?
[Re: RapidRobert]
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12/04/08 10:04 AM
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Agreed. The bolt holding it to the axle is also the breather vent, so clean soak it with brake cleaner or something similar while you're at it.
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