Bloomin' brake pipes!!

gR@HaM · Sep 21, 2009

I need to replace both rear brake pipes but am having issues removing them as the bolts have rounded off. Even sorted to having a go with mole grips but no joy.
Any ideas??
I think the bolts are too soft to lock into 'easy-outs' plus I've never seen them in such a small size.
If still no joy I will have to resort to replacing the whole centre assembly including flexi hoses (located on top of diff) anyone know where I can pick one up second hand? Never seen 'em on th'ebay..
THanks

Pikey · Sep 21, 2009

Cut the brake pipes and fit a 6 sided socket over them

gR@HaM · Sep 21, 2009

redhand said:
Cut the brake pipes and fit a 6 sided socket over them

That's what rounded them off in the first place! Must be rather corroded. I cut the pipes when removing the calipers and threaded a ring spanner through..
But thanks

Pikey · Sep 21, 2009

Is it just the centre block you need?

gR@HaM · Sep 21, 2009

redhand said:
Is it just the centre block you need?

Will check tomorrow but have a feeling would also be the flexi hoses which fit to the block as might have problems removing them without wrecking 'em..

Pikey · Sep 21, 2009

I have a 200 tdi axle & might probably be able to rescue the centre block but the flexis are goosed.

gR@HaM · Sep 22, 2009

redhand said:
I have a 200 tdi axle & might probably be able to rescue the centre block but the flexis are goosed.

Might hold you to that! If I can find some flexis that is

where you located?

nathan5346 · Sep 22, 2009

i bort 4 front flexis off fleabay £15

Bloomin' brake pipes!!

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