Quick help please!! Only have an hour or so to finish the job and I'm stuck!!

[drivebycar]

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!

[tech1889]

are you using brake pipe spanners ??

[drivebycar]

No? Just normal spammers. What's the difference?

[silky16v]

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

Or use a set of mole grips and clamp it real tight ( this will however round the nut off)

[drivebycar]

I think I might have rounded it off too much now. Can I blowtorch then use mole grips?

[silky16v]

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

[drivebycar]

I've bought a brake pipe spanner and a blow torch. So not taking any prisoners! Should be able to get it done