Brake line nut.

[bruker]

Trying to replace the rear wheel cylinder on my "03 Ranger. I can loosen the brake line nut, but the hard brake line starts to turn with it. Any tricks to keep from twisting the brake line?

 

[Uncle Gump]

Heat and lube.

Short loosen and tighten motions.

Repeat until it comes free...

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Give the rear brake line a good hard look, if it wants to rumble it may be time to just replace it to the block on the diff.

 

[Curious Hound]

You could try Gumps method. In my opinion, when it does that it’s time for replacement.

 

[Shran]

Gump's method works about 50% of the time for me. If it doesn't work, the brake line is junk and hopelessly rusted, just need to replace it at that point.