Livebai8
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I'm about to swap out the rear rubber lines...do I need to remove that clip holding it in order to do so?
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I'm just getting to my rear brakes
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Livebai8
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Yes. The end of the hose pushes through a hole in that tab and a shoulder will poke through and the clip slips on that shoulder to hold it and the metal line will thread in to the end that is held by the clip. Do you have a line wrench to loosen the metal line? You should. That 6 point end on the metal line is soft compared to hardened steel. If you use a regular wrench you can round it off.
Looks like you used some penetrent on that thread area. Good call.
Looks like you used some penetrent on that thread area. Good call.
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Livebai8
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I sprayed brake Olsen to clean up the mess...how does that clip come off?
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Livebai8
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That end of that clip, that is bent in the shape of an "L" needs to be pushed against the other end next to it and when it is all the way against it you push toward the rounded end and it will slip off. That is if all the stars are aligned. It is spring loaded. if you look in there close you will see where when it is seated like it is there is a small cut out part that is sprung up to keep it in place. When you try to collapse it or push it against the other end, push it close to the edge of the hose fitting sticking through the hole. If you push at the "L" shaped end of it you will likely not collapse it enough to slide off. You can also push/collapse it and use another flat blade screwdriver to get in the curved area and pry it off. When you put a flat blade in the round end you can also spin it a little to get the right angle to put enough force on it to come off.
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Livebai8
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Ok. Thanks...should the clip come off first then loosen the lines or loosen, remove clip then loosen rest of way to change hose out? I appreciate your help.
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On the other side of the steel holding tab that hose fitting has a 6 point on it. Use a regular or line wrench to hold and then use a line wrench on the metal line 6 point.
The hose fitting is likely a 15mm and the metal line is likely a 14mm or maybe even a 13mm. I could be completely wrong though.
The hose fitting is likely a 15mm and the metal line is likely a 14mm or maybe even a 13mm. I could be completely wrong though.
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Livebai8
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Ok. Will do. Yeah...i don't have any line wrenches so I will be careful with what I do have (craftsman wrenches).
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If it feels like it might round off. You will be able to tell by seeing the wrench move but the metal line fitting is not moving and if you remove wrench you will see the sharp corners starting to round. Use a good small vise grip and get it tight on two flat spots and when you go to loosen, do it quick. Not a little pressure at a time, jerk it quick. When it breaks loose, remove the vise grip and use your wrench to remove the rest of the way. When you tighten back in to the new hose fitting you should be able to tighten enough for no leaks but always double check all threaded fittings for leaks when you finish the job.
