Thanks all. The back story is just as interesting. Think about it. Rusted brake line/nut at the MC. So replace the whole line. Easy right? The nut at the MC was free but it was rusted to the line. The , what if's, were numerous.
What if the nut at the bottom of the line at the proportioning valve was rusted.
What if I did replace the line and the rear bleeders were rusted.
What if I just cut the line and add the dreaded compression coupling.
What if I cut the line and added a double flare union.
What if I couldn't crack the rear bleeders.
What if I was able to spin the MC off the line.
What if I wasn't able to crack the front bleeders.
Way too many what if's. I know that there is a minute amount of air in the line(s) albeit being careful to not disturb the loose lines during R&R. I haven't bled the system as of yet. I do have good pedal and all will be well for a bit. This summer I'll redo the rubber lines and brake components at the four wheels
No, in the end I needed the line to break loose from the nut. It did.
The start of that particular day is that I went to the FLAPS. Picked up a coupla 9/16" - 3/16 flare nuts, some 3/16 brake line and brake fluid. Went to the hardware store and grabbed a compression fitting. Was all set to blast into it but the day swung in my favor
I cried but nobody saw. Nice to catch a break every now and then. Yeah, huh?
