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So I’ve been trying for the past two days to get the rear brake line replaced on my 01 Silverado. The nut going into the abs module is not coming lose with anything. I’ve tried wrenches socks and even stubby wrenches on and coming from the other side of the frame but nothings working. Has anyone dealt with this before or could anyone point me in the direction of what I need to do for getting this off. When I’m applying force it’s so much the modules mount is moving. Should I maybe try and air ratchet I’d Have to find one skinny enough to fit in the right place but it’s really my only other idea at this point and would be cheaper than having towed to a shop. I know those only have like 30lb/ft torque though. 

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54 minutes ago, davester said:

I would suggest bracing the housing somehow, maybe with a piece of wood wedged between the abs and the ground?

I unfortunately tried that already as well as just now tried to join to wrench’s together to get more torque and pushed as hard as I can and still nothing. It’s crazy because the back lines came off when changing out the rear hose with little force 

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If you're really careful and have a nice torch with a skinny end on it you could heat it up a scooch to help break it free.

 

I've lived on the edge before, I'd do it again in a pinch lol.

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2 hours ago, riverbanks said:

6 point socket,extensions,and give it all you got,eat some spinach first,lol

Yeah that’s my next step lol I’ve tried the socket but not luck believe I may try the angled extensions and see if I can extend it out long enough to where I can get a full range of motion on the ratchet. To be able to put more force on it where the frame and every thing is all right there it makes getting a  pull for a good distance hard. 

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Finally got her off ended up taking a strap and tighting the abs module down to the frame and that helped me get enough pressure to brake her free finally now off to running the new line. So she can get on the road thanks for all the help on this everyone! 

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