moose Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 so who's done it and how long did it take ? Has any one got some usefull tips for getting the 16 year old hoses off ? I have been putting this job off for a while now..... thanks for any input... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 My main tip from watching many people do it, is assume you'll end up replacing the whole lot because you will probably break most of them and/or bugger up the fittings. I.e. don't decide to do it 2 hours before leaving to go somewhere you really must be at on time, and do it when your local parts supplier is open Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 If you don't have one, a pipe flaring tool and some pipe & fittings are a worthwhile investment about now I have a flaring tool you can borrow if you need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moose Posted March 12, 2007 Author Share Posted March 12, 2007 If you don't have one, a pipe flaring tool and some pipe & fittings are a worthwhile investment about now I have a flaring tool you can borrow if you need it. yes got all of the above just not looking forward to doing it..... i would rather change a busted cam belt and bent push rods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Oooh look! a thread in the tech archive about replacing brake pipes/using a flaring tool Cunningly titled 'Brake pipe replacement using a flaring tool' http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=10039 Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rewmer Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Dont forget a set of new bleed nipples.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Late in Life Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Best tip I can give to save a lot of frustration: Cut the pipes at the union/nut, then you can use a 6 sided (hex) socket to undo it. No rounding off. Using this method you can replace pipes in extreme places and still use the original fittings. Useful if you can't find a shop in the desert. This method is preferable to using a spanner and grazing all your knuckles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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