Clamp on brake hose - good idea?

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Some say it's OK to use a clamp or vise grip on the brake hose. Others advise against it. What say you?
 
I'm assuming you mean to remove it and not clamp it off. If you're going to get a new line, there should be no problem, but if you're going to reuse the line, I wouldn't. A good working brake system is the most important thing on your vehicle. Like the man said, "I couldn't fix your brakes, so I made your horn louder."
 
No way. There are usually multiple layers of rubber in those hoses and I'd not want to compromise the bond.
 
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