Thanks Kai, I had thought of that, but then worried about getting the
new one on. Ill go pick up a shorty wrench, the new hose should thread
much easier. Thanks again , John
Kai M. Radicke wrote:
>>Hi good people, anyone have any suggestions for removing the
>>rear brake hoses on a TR6 without removing the body. It's really
>>tight on the inside left fitting and it looks like these hoses are
>>original, sooo there really on there! Thanks for any help. John
>>Mitchell 76 TR6
>>
>>
>
>John,
>
>Snip or cut off the hose as close to the end fitting as possible, then
>insert a deep well socket over what remains of the hose and the end fitting.
>Then simply remove the severed end fitting with your socket wrench (you'll
>probably need a 12" extension for your socket wrench to comfortably reach
>the end fitting). This is by far the easiest method, but getting the new
>hose on is a bit more a of a task. A set of stubby wrenches and quite a bit
>of patience will aid in tightening the new rear hoses.
>
>Kai
>
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>Kai M. Radicke
>Wishbone Classics
>www.wbclassics.com
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