replacing flexi hose stuck solid on the brake pipe

charlotte001 · Jan 7th, 2010, 22:03

Need some advise :I need to replace a flexi hose on my P1 [some oik cut it] problem is the flexi hose union to the brake pipe is stuck fast. Tried a pair of facom brake spanners and mole grips no movement. Making matters worse is its the drivers side so the longer brake pipe and obviously I don't want to remove the pipe as a complete

eric ll · Jan 7th, 2010, 23:54

I had the same problem for the MOT. No way round it, the garage had to put a complete new copper pipe in from the end of the flexi-pipe right back to the ABS chest, cost about £35.

hops7 · Jan 8th, 2010, 00:22

a good spray with a penetrating oil (like plus gas, not WD40) over a couple of days then try a bit of localised heat from something like this.

sumpy · Jan 8th, 2010, 22:42

same problem with mine this summer, new copper pipe and flaring tool from auto factors and two hours sorted it

gdphillips · Jan 8th, 2010, 22:48

i have an 850 im taking to bits i have taken the calipers off and the pipes and hoses are still in the carif no luck do you want the pipes ........????? oh its a t5 2.3 im hoping thay are the same

BillB · Jan 8th, 2010, 23:49

Having soaked in WD40 or Plus Gas try using two spanners, one on the copper pipe nut and one on the flexible hose positioned such that you can squeeze the two spanners together with one hand. Just trying to undo one of the pipes doesn't often work because there's too much movement of the joint. Heat helps as well, even a blow lamp. Regards.

charlotte001 · Jan 9th, 2010, 00:39

Ive tried WD40 with the two spanners and no luck just bends the little carrier. Once the snow has gone I'll go out with the blow lamp and warm the joint up a touch.

As for buying your complete pipe it might be an option.

thealchemyst · Jan 9th, 2010, 23:21

get down the local motor factors (not halfords) and get a new copper pipe made up and fit the whole thing quicker easier and wont be knackered when youve finished youve got to bleed out the brakes anyway so theres no good reason not to do it. ;0) my pipe cost about £3.50 made up.

DEVON.DAVE · Jan 9th, 2010, 23:28

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hops7 · Jan 9th, 2010, 23:29

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Originally Posted by charlotte001

Ive tried WD40 with the two spanners and no luck just bends the little carrier. Once the snow has gone I'll go out with the blow lamp and warm the joint up a touch.

As for buying your complete pipe it might be an option.

WD40 is not the best stuff for these jobs. It's mainly used to displace water from electrics. Try a proper penetrating oil like plus-gas several times & some heat. Probably better to get a new pipe though if you've been twisting it previously. It doesn't take much to kink or damage the pipe or fittings.

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charlotte001 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2012 11:13 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: norwich	replacing flexi hose stuck solid on the brake pipe Need some advise :I need to replace a flexi hose on my P1 [some oik cut it] problem is the flexi hose union to the brake pipe is stuck fast. Tried a pair of facom brake spanners and mole grips no movement. Making matters worse is its the drivers side so the longer brake pipe and obviously I don't want to remove the pipe as a complete __________________ Previous Volvos:850 GLT 2.5 20V Auto Saloon Silver. 1997 850 T-5 Auto Estate Nautic Blue Chipped ECU, V70 TCV, Carbon Cased Filter, 17inch alloys, Rattling Engine masking the suspension rattles. Engine doesn't rattle anymore

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hops7 Junior Member Last Online: Mar 28th, 2018 14:29 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Surrey	give it a good spray with a penetrating oil (like plus gas, not WD40) over a couple of days then try a bit of localised heat from something like this. __________________ Black V70R AWD - 1999

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charlotte001 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2012 11:13 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: norwich	brake pipes Ive tried WD40 with the two spanners and no luck just bends the little carrier. Once the snow has gone I'll go out with the blow lamp and warm the joint up a touch. As for buying your complete pipe it might be an option. __________________ Previous Volvos:850 GLT 2.5 20V Auto Saloon Silver. 1997 850 T-5 Auto Estate Nautic Blue Chipped ECU, V70 TCV, Carbon Cased Filter, 17inch alloys, Rattling Engine masking the suspension rattles. Engine doesn't rattle anymore

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thealchemyst Master Member Last Online: Aug 22nd, 2018 20:57 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Coalville/Leicestershire	get down the local motor factors (not halfords) and get a new copper pipe made up and fit the whole thing quicker easier and wont be knackered when youve finished youve got to bleed out the brakes anyway so theres no good reason not to do it. ;0) my pipe cost about £3.50 made up. __________________ 1995 850 t5 glt estate purple,FK-40mm,stainless exhaust polybushed,wilwood4pot+s60r discs,mbc,019 battery,18" c30 alloys,michelin pilots,silicone hoses,braided brake lines,HID's,ipd track swaybars 25+mpg :0) @Prescott Hillclimb

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eric ll New Member Last Online: Feb 12th, 2011 10:24 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oswestry	I had the same problem for the MOT. No way round it, the garage had to put a complete new copper pipe in from the end of the flexi-pipe right back to the ABS chest, cost about £35.

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sumpy New Member Last Online: Aug 14th, 2014 10:55 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: sussex	same problem with mine this summer, new copper pipe and flaring tool from auto factors and two hours sorted it

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BillB VOC Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 13:58 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Bristol	Having soaked in WD40 or Plus Gas try using two spanners, one on the copper pipe nut and one on the flexible hose positioned such that you can squeeze the two spanners together with one hand. Just trying to undo one of the pipes doesn't often work because there's too much movement of the joint. Heat helps as well, even a blow lamp. Regards.

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