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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: drivebycar on 14 August 2011, 15:39

Title: Quick help please!! Only have an hour or so to finish the job and I'm stuck!!
Post by: drivebycar on 14 August 2011, 15:39: Hi,

I am swapping mk4 calipers onto my mk2 gti. Have got to the stage where I need to disconnect the hardline brake line from the brake hose that connects to the calipers as I am fitting the conversion hoses. I cant seem to disconnect the hard line from the hose, I am rounding off the 11mm bolt and think I'm about to snap the copper pipe! Is there a trick to this?

Thanks!
Title: Re: Quick help please!! Only have an hour or so to finish the job and I'm stuck!!
Post by: tech1889 on 14 August 2011, 16:33: are you using brake pipe spanners ??
Title: Re: Quick help please!! Only have an hour or so to finish the job and I'm stuck!!
Post by: drivebycar on 14 August 2011, 17:19: No? Just normal spammers. What's the difference?
Title: Re: Quick help please!! Only have an hour or so to finish the job and I'm stuck!!
Post by: silky16v on 14 August 2011, 18:01: Need to use proper pipe spanners like thishttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6-Piece-Flare-Nut-Brake-Pipe-Spanner-Wrench-Set-/250708317199?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item3a5f61540f#ht_2845wt_989 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6-Piece-Flare-Nut-Brake-Pipe-Spanner-Wrench-Set-/250708317199?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item3a5f61540f#ht_2845wt_989)

Or use a set of mole grips and clamp it real tight ( this will however round the nut off)
Title: Re: Quick help please!! Only have an hour or so to finish the job and I'm stuck!!
Post by: drivebycar on 14 August 2011, 19:57: I think I might have rounded it off too much now. Can I blowtorch then use mole grips?
Title: Re: Quick help please!! Only have an hour or so to finish the job and I'm stuck!!
Post by: silky16v on 14 August 2011, 21:51: Quote from: drivebycar on 14 August 2011, 19:57
I think I might have rounded it off too much now. Can I blowtorch then use mole grips?

Just mole grips and try and get a really good hold of it
Title: Re: Quick help please!! Only have an hour or so to finish the job and I'm stuck!!
Post by: drivebycar on 14 August 2011, 22:12: I've bought a brake pipe spanner and a blow torch. So not taking any prisoners! Should be able to get it done :)