Hi folks,

I'm in the process of replacing front passenger brake hose, struts, brake pads, rotors...
The steps I did so far:

1. Jacked up the van, removed wheels
2. Loosening the steel brake nuts (upper)....stucked on the nut near the strut using a flare wrench (10 mm). stucked...applied WD40...same thing..now the nut gets a bit rounded....HELP!!!!


My question:

1. Can I just CUT the upper flex hose and crimp it with a vise grip so brake fluid will stop flowing and replace the steel line?

My options: buy a brand new one...still have to get in the US...none here in Canada.

or Buy the straight steel line (what size??), measured to length; buy the tube cutter, flare tool, tube bender and unfortunately DIY it.

Sorry but your fast response is appreciated before I buy the parts.....