2001 Mercury Cougar brake hose

2001 MERCURY COUGAR
77,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CAROLINADUCKY01
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trying to replace brake hose.... what do i turn to losen the old hose from the wire brake line without destroying my brake line.
Dec 17, 2007 at 6:59 PM
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BLACKOP555
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loosen the brake line fitting, it is a flarred nut that sits freely on the hose so you do not have to worry about snapping off the brake line.
Dec 17, 2007 at 8:47 PM
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