Replacing rear brake soft lines |
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Replacing rear brake soft lines |
87m491 |
Sep 18 2016, 11:02 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 275 Joined: 29-July 12 From: Portland, the original! Member No.: 14,731 Region Association: North East States |
Does anyone have a preferred "shortcut" for removing the retaining "U" tab on the soft line mounts to the body? The bottom ones behind the wheels are a snap as there is plenty of remove to lever with a screwdriver or other, but the upper side which is up at the edge of the engine bay has very little maneuvering room to get a tool in, on , around.
thx Mike |
rgalla9146 |
Sep 18 2016, 12:07 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,569 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None |
You're replacing the hoses ?
Cut the hose off the metal fitting then use a 17mm deep socket (or is it 14mm?) with a 12" extension to turn the fitting off the 11mm nut on the brake tube. Better yet, use a "crow foot" type tubing wrench and "lean" it against the nearby wall as you turn the bigger fitting off with the ratchet and socket. Use a vise grip and a flat screwdriver to remove the spring clip first |
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