The goal of the mission is (was..) to replace the rear brake calipers (and discs). On the right rear (haven't even touched the left side yet), here's what I did in this order:

Sprayed with PBLaster. Tried regular 11mm wrench and stopped when I saw how the wrench just got bent open. No damage to the nut at that point. Went to Sears and bought their nicest flare nut wrench set, luckily it was on sale. Used the 11mm flare nut wrench and it slipped @%^&* ! Got frustrated and used a ViseGrip (I read somewhere about using that as a last resort), which promptly shredded the nut.

Anyway, it's messed up real good now.

What are my options? New brake line... FCP sells Scantech ones only...stay away? I tried the nut at the other end of the line (above the trailing arm), and it didn't seem like it would be any more cooperative - how do I make sure not to F this one up as well?

Or patch in a new piece of brake line, using loaned flaring tool and tubing bender from Autozone?

I thought I did it by the book, at least intially, but I guess not... Any advice? It's still drivable and I could take it to a mechanic, but pride and persistence get in the way...

Thanks in advance...
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'97 850 n/a Wagon, 170K mi ... '98 V70R AWD 115K mi