Rear Brake Hose Connector

[Anthony147 0]

Guys,

 

Without resorting to saying a friend has an issue - I have an embarrassing one that I can't figure out.

 

Whilst changing over a brake caliper and hose - the pipe connector into the hose has sheared off.

 

Any experiences of this and how to resolve it would be very gratefully received.

 

thanks in advance

 

[Anthony147 0]

Got a solution but hoping to avoid spending £50 on a one off tool.

 

I can reflare the brake pipe and all would be good - is anyone local to Croydon and able to flare a pipe in situ for beer money?

[Gibot123 16]

Has the fitting sheared off the metal pipe yes . Is it front or rear ? Doing it in situ is not going to be easy due to access with the flaring tool . Only thing I can suggest is call a mobile mechanic out if you can't find someone with a tool. Sorry.

Edited August 17, 2013 by Gibot123

[Anthony147 0]

Gib,

Thanks for responding - being impatient and wanting to cover if it every comes up again.

Decided to get an Insitu tool so it's in the toolkit. There's tool room further back on the line so I'll cut it back - flare and connect to new, form an end piece of fresh piping and the job's a good 'un.

[LJ_GQV 115]

Good luck getting it sorted sounds like it should be pretty straight forward

[Gibot123 16]

Where are you connecting it ? It will need to still be attached to the joining plate that is on the car as the pressure will cause the pipe to move with the flexi pipe. This will cause the solid pipe to move and eventually fracture.

[Anthony147 0]

It will still be connected to the joining plate as was but on the vertical to the original connector will be a replacement section connected in (this also has space to be secured to the joining plate). That's not a good description but should clarify somewhat.

 

Other than cost of specialist tool (ouch!) the job should indeed be an easy one (famous last words) - i'll waxoyl the replaced section, refill the brake fluid, bleed the brakes and back on the road.

 

It's always use the right tool, get the job done properly, the big downside is she's off the road until I get the bits delivered.

 

But as ever it is what it is.

 

 

[Gibot123 16]

Sounds good wasn't quite sure how you were doing it but sounds ok .

Good luck.

[Smaky 73]

He is replacing a section of pipe, the only problem being that the original pipes have a plastic covering which needs to be peeled off and the steel they are made from doesn't agree with the cheap oncar tools.

[Anthony147 0]

Smaky - exactly right so hoping the one chosen is up to it (draper £50).

 

Also pm'ed you about something else - let me know soon as you can.

 

Anthony