Cutting the brake lines on a car?

Question

A friend and I were having a discussion and she said you can cut the brake lines on a car with a pair of large scissors. I said you would have to have something stronger than that, like a branch trimmer or something. (lol) Who's right?

Answer 1

Attempted murder or murder charges should nullify the discussion.

Answer 2

You could cut the lines with a diamond nail file, scissors, paring knife, sidecuts, lots of household implements.

Answer 3

Not to encourage any illegal and potentially deadly actions but yes, you can cut most brake lines with a regular pair of scissors if you are cutting the rubber lines.  There are two types of lines though, metal and rubber.

Answer 4

For you standard rubber lines anything will cut through them....

Answer 5

on  a steel line, you would need something with allot more bite than a pair of scissors. i have a pair of dykes that wont cut them all of the time. but why do you want to cut them in the first place. btw a pair of branch trimmers might work with a great deal of effort.  

Answer 6

You would be able to cut a brake rubber hose with a good pair of scissors, i know for a fact because i have cut one with a pair of good scissors, it is hard to do and you need a good grip but it is possible.