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So, I'm putting the Land Rover on the ramps again for more maintenance chores and fluid starts dripping from my rear right side in front of the wheel. On invetsigation the metal brake line (not the hose) has sprung a leak. So, a quick decision to replace all the brake lines and the hoses. May as well get it all fixed and safe.
So I order the pipe, parts and flaring tools from the UK. They come in a week and after a few weeks of delays, I put it up on ramps and take a look.
It is a dual system by the way. I decide to take of the main run that failed from the 4-way in the front to the 2 way splitter to the rear drums. The connections come of fine but the 4 (at least) clamps with screws are a different matter.
You did check my profile, didn't you.
I get one out after about an hour with lot's of PB blaster penetrating solvent and a impact driver.
Of the other Three, Two are on top of cross members and one is next to the transmission. Ie. I can't get to any of them with a screwdriver let alone an impact driver.
I'm think I'll try to either carefully lift the clamps and pull the pipe out, or I might have to buy and drill new mounting positions. The first idea might work but the clamp might be permanently bent.
Can any more experienced people who have changed brake lines offer me some hints, tips or advice.
Thanks...Martin.
So, I'm putting the Land Rover on the ramps again for more maintenance chores and fluid starts dripping from my rear right side in front of the wheel. On invetsigation the metal brake line (not the hose) has sprung a leak. So, a quick decision to replace all the brake lines and the hoses. May as well get it all fixed and safe.
So I order the pipe, parts and flaring tools from the UK. They come in a week and after a few weeks of delays, I put it up on ramps and take a look.
It is a dual system by the way. I decide to take of the main run that failed from the 4-way in the front to the 2 way splitter to the rear drums. The connections come of fine but the 4 (at least) clamps with screws are a different matter.
You did check my profile, didn't you.
I get one out after about an hour with lot's of PB blaster penetrating solvent and a impact driver.
Of the other Three, Two are on top of cross members and one is next to the transmission. Ie. I can't get to any of them with a screwdriver let alone an impact driver.
I'm think I'll try to either carefully lift the clamps and pull the pipe out, or I might have to buy and drill new mounting positions. The first idea might work but the clamp might be permanently bent.
Can any more experienced people who have changed brake lines offer me some hints, tips or advice.
Thanks...Martin.
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