So the old girl is underdressed, petrol tank off, electrics unplugged and the 3 securing bolts removed leaving the 4 hydraulic brake lines to undo.
The 2 outer break lines are 12mm and the 2 inner ones are 11mm. So after using penetrating oil I have managed to undo 3 out of the 4
I am using an 11mm and 12mm crows foot spanner to gain maximum tight fitting, 2 out of the 4 where easy, one 11mm challenging but OK. The 12mm on the end for the rear brake line (Air filter side), will, if I carry on round the nut, a place where we don't want to go.
I can think of 3 options to go forward but before I dive in lets see what you have to say.
1. Cut the brake line and then use an adjustable wrench because you have all the space in the world to work with (means replacing the brake line - not my first option)
2. Apply heat - Am i likely to damage anything internally in the ABS if I do this ? (My first option)
3. Get a center punch and try and gently tap it and hopefully release it (Tight working space - won't be easy)
On this last 12mm nut there is very slight play using the crow foot and sadly just enough that it would slip and start to round the edges.
I have also tried gently tapping the nut to help free it up!
What approach would you take?
The 2 outer break lines are 12mm and the 2 inner ones are 11mm. So after using penetrating oil I have managed to undo 3 out of the 4
I am using an 11mm and 12mm crows foot spanner to gain maximum tight fitting, 2 out of the 4 where easy, one 11mm challenging but OK. The 12mm on the end for the rear brake line (Air filter side), will, if I carry on round the nut, a place where we don't want to go.
I can think of 3 options to go forward but before I dive in lets see what you have to say.
1. Cut the brake line and then use an adjustable wrench because you have all the space in the world to work with (means replacing the brake line - not my first option)
2. Apply heat - Am i likely to damage anything internally in the ABS if I do this ? (My first option)
3. Get a center punch and try and gently tap it and hopefully release it (Tight working space - won't be easy)
On this last 12mm nut there is very slight play using the crow foot and sadly just enough that it would slip and start to round the edges.
I have also tried gently tapping the nut to help free it up!
What approach would you take?