replacing flexi hose stuck solid on the brake pipe - Page 2

charlotte001 · Jan 9th, 2010, 23:52

I might farm it out to my local volvo specialist as the drivers side flexi hose connects to the brake pipe which goes behind the engine/steering rack from the abs unit on the passenger side so there will be a lot of faffing. Before that I'll try plus gas and some heat to see if i can move the unions

five alive · Jan 10th, 2010, 17:18

Carefull with the heat,i have done that with explosive results!!!!!

gdphillips · Jan 10th, 2010, 17:54

which side do you need........

DEVON.DAVE · Jan 10th, 2010, 18:00

As Five Alive says, try to avoid heat, brake fluid is flamable. Decent spanners and getting a good grip on it is the answer. If your going to replace componants, which it sounds like you will have, you could allways grip with a decent pair of mole grips.

Clan · Jan 10th, 2010, 18:07

Never ever use heat on a crimped rubber brake pipe , as said above it will explode like a bomb spraying you with hot brake fluid which is flamable , there is a pocket of air in the crimped rubber pipe joint !
Two decent pairs of mole grips is probably the answer to this problem ...

andy_d · Jan 10th, 2010, 21:35

ill 2nd clans sage comment about heat/brake pipes/hoses.

as for the OP's problem , very same thing on my s40 (rear left tho) compounded by previous owner/mUckhanic *deliberate* rounding the nut flats off.

replace the pipe and new hose would be my suggestion for best method if you cant get a good grip. Wont cost much at the longest one on mine was £20 all done from local spare parts shop.

charlotte001 · Jan 10th, 2010, 21:40

I don't really want to go down the route of replacing the entire brake pipe because its the one which goes behind all the engine/firewall and routes somewhere above the steering rack. Will farm this one out for ease.

The brake flexi hose if it burns can form acid [hydrofluoric acid] and as I don't have access to a full ramp thats another reason to farm it out.

IF anyone in Norwich wants to come over and do it for me for a fee then feel free.

thealchemyst · Jan 10th, 2010, 23:04

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Originally Posted by charlotte001

I don't really want to go down the route of replacing the entire brake pipe because its the one which goes behind all the engine/firewall and routes somewhere above the steering rack. Will farm this one out for ease.

The brake flexi hose if it burns can form acid [hydrofluoric acid] and as I don't have access to a full ramp thats another reason to farm it out.

IF anyone in Norwich wants to come over and do it for me for a fee then feel free.

seriously its not hard have replaced all the pipes on mine its not difficult give it a go.

Jan 9th, 2010, 23:52	#11
charlotte001 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2012 11:13 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: norwich	brake hose I might farm it out to my local volvo specialist as the drivers side flexi hose connects to the brake pipe which goes behind the engine/steering rack from the abs unit on the passenger side so there will be a lot of faffing. Before that I'll try plus gas and some heat to see if i can move the unions __________________ Previous Volvos:850 GLT 2.5 20V Auto Saloon Silver. 1997 850 T-5 Auto Estate Nautic Blue Chipped ECU, V70 TCV, Carbon Cased Filter, 17inch alloys, Rattling Engine masking the suspension rattles. Engine doesn't rattle anymore

Jan 10th, 2010, 17:54	#13
gdphillips ba baracus... Last Online: May 30th, 2023 12:30 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: chichester west sussex	which side do you need........ __________________ i aint getting on no plane.............

Jan 10th, 2010, 18:00	#14
DEVON.DAVE Junior Member Last Online: Nov 17th, 2020 00:05 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DEVON	As Five Alive says, try to avoid heat, brake fluid is flamable. Decent spanners and getting a good grip on it is the answer. If your going to replace componants, which it sounds like you will have, you could allways grip with a decent pair of mole grips. __________________ 2008 V70 SE LUXestate

Jan 10th, 2010, 18:07	#15
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 13:37 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	Never ever use heat on a crimped rubber brake pipe , as said above it will explode like a bomb spraying you with hot brake fluid which is flamable , there is a pocket of air in the crimped rubber pipe joint ! Two decent pairs of mole grips is probably the answer to this problem ... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Jan 10th, 2010, 21:35	#16
andy_d Premier Member Last Online: Today 17:23 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: birmingham	ill 2nd clans sage comment about heat/brake pipes/hoses. as for the OP's problem , very same thing on my s40 (rear left tho) compounded by previous owner/mUckhanic deliberate rounding the nut flats off. replace the pipe and new hose would be my suggestion for best method if you cant get a good grip. Wont cost much at the longest one on mine was £20 all done from local spare parts shop. __________________ 940s - 2l / 92 < gone&missed s401.8 xs auto <gone >V50 2.4SE Geartronic aka "the new money pit" "skyship007 has now been successfully added to your ignore list. "."

Jan 10th, 2010, 17:18	#12
five alive Member Last Online: May 19th, 2024 07:21 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: south	Carefull with the heat,i have done that with explosive results!!!!!

Jan 10th, 2010, 21:40	#17
charlotte001 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2012 11:13 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: norwich	stuck flexi hose I don't really want to go down the route of replacing the entire brake pipe because its the one which goes behind all the engine/firewall and routes somewhere above the steering rack. Will farm this one out for ease. The brake flexi hose if it burns can form acid [hydrofluoric acid] and as I don't have access to a full ramp thats another reason to farm it out. IF anyone in Norwich wants to come over and do it for me for a fee then feel free. __________________ Previous Volvos:850 GLT 2.5 20V Auto Saloon Silver. 1997 850 T-5 Auto Estate Nautic Blue Chipped ECU, V70 TCV, Carbon Cased Filter, 17inch alloys, Rattling Engine masking the suspension rattles. Engine doesn't rattle anymore

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