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corsa120

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Registered: 4th May 02
Location: Northamptonshire
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5th Apr 08 at 18:35

went out today to start fitting me 4-pots and first job is changing braided hoses over but i cant undo them, yes i am using a brake spanner not mole grips, anyways ive soaked them in wd40 and ill have another go but if this dont work does anyone think its worth cutting the nipple off and going and buying some new nipples and olives from vauxhall????

anyone no what they cost?????

Vaux Lad

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Registered: 15th Dec 04
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5th Apr 08 at 18:40

Its not as simple as that.
You will need to cut the pipe with a pipe cutter(so it doesn't flatten), and then re-flare the end with a special tool.
Its easier replace the line with a new one made from copper.

Marshall

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Registered: 10th Nov 05
Location: Boston, Lincs Drives: 1.4 Sport & 2.2 astra
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5th Apr 08 at 18:50

try warming it up with a blow torch or oxy acetylene. dont overdo it, or the rubber will blow and the brake fluid is flammable.

Haimsey

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Registered: 8th May 05
Location: Nottingham Drives: Corsa B
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5th Apr 08 at 20:34

I had to replace one of my brake lines with a new one when i rounded off the nut. Wasnt too expensive TBh about £8 for the length i needed (~1 metre) Then just had to bend it into shape.

Marcy Marc