Front brake hose replacement

[GRASSMAN]

Hi guys'n'galls

Here's a tip for all you "bleeders" out there.
Loosen the bleed nipple first, then press the
brake pedal to the floor and wieght it down,
or use a piece of steel pipe to keep it there.
It will prevent all the fluid draining from the
master cylinder, and creating probs later on.
Hope this helps, (it does work).

Gman.

[cara-croft]

YES...YES...YES..I done it !!!

I managed to fit hoses and bleed brakes many thanx to you all
for your help........ i just hope mot man likes my work
Cara x

[TFB]

well done!

Regards

TFB

[NiftyNev]

Nice work.

Nev

[cara-croft]

Thanks again guys. Managed to get retest booked in today and am now the proud owner of a full MOT!!! Yippee!!!

Just looking at the rear brake hose now and whether to do it or not, as it came with the kit?!? Is it pretty straightforward or should I watch out for anything particular?

Cara

[Albannach]

Slightly different approach. Clamp the old rubber hose as before. There's a 'T' piece at the rear axle, the hose and 2 pipes are connected to it. Undo both pipes, slacken the hose, take the bolt out of the 'T' piece, then unscrew it from the hose.

Fit the new hose to the 'T' piece, loosely bolt the 'T' piece to the axle, connect the 2 pipes to the 'T' piece and tighten the mounting bolt. Loosen the pipe from the old hose, remove the clip, then as quickly as you can, disconnect the old hose and connect the pipe to the new hose. Re-fit the clip then tighten the pipe connection.

Bleed as before and Robert is your mother's brother.

As before, unless you're 100% sure you can do this, DON'T!

[cara-croft]

Thanks for that Albannach, By looking under the Surf and by reading what you said, I can see how this will work . Thanks for explaining it so well.
By the way its really funny how you know my family, My mums brother is Robert.......

thanks again