Seized brake lines
15 March 2009, 06:57 PM
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Seized brake lines
Hi All,
Not strictly Subaru I'm afraid, but could be relevant!
I'm trying to un-seize the hard brake pipes on my Merc 190E. They're so in need of replacement that the ends of the pipes (that connect to the flexi pipes and the one that runs to the brake servo) seem to be rusted solid.
For now I've left it soaking (as best you can when it's on the car!) with penetrating fluid as I don't want to round off the nuts.
Any other ideas though?
Not strictly Subaru I'm afraid, but could be relevant!
I'm trying to un-seize the hard brake pipes on my Merc 190E. They're so in need of replacement that the ends of the pipes (that connect to the flexi pipes and the one that runs to the brake servo) seem to be rusted solid.
For now I've left it soaking (as best you can when it's on the car!) with penetrating fluid as I don't want to round off the nuts.
Any other ideas though?
16 March 2009, 01:15 PM
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Yeah I do..the correct size as well.
Unfortunately it's just rounding off the nut instead of turning it....
Soaking with penetrating oil and then some heat with a torch I guess....
Unfortunately it's just rounding off the nut instead of turning it....
Soaking with penetrating oil and then some heat with a torch I guess....
16 March 2009, 01:24 PM
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I use a product called "ROST-OFF ICE" made by Wurth, leaving it to soak overnight if possible (and sparying it on everytime I walk past.
I find it a little more effective than the usual plus-gas.
Failing that, chop it all off and get some new unions and flexilines too: although that won't help you with the union on the master cylinder (unless you want to replace that too)
I find it a little more effective than the usual plus-gas.
Failing that, chop it all off and get some new unions and flexilines too: although that won't help you with the union on the master cylinder (unless you want to replace that too)
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Well 2 cans of Wurth Rost Off Ice on their way to me....
Tried the mole grip options, but 17yrs of crap buildup put pay to that method!
I've got a week before I'm going to have time to 'attack' them again, so a good soaking with penetrating oil and this Wurth stuff should do nicely.
Tried the mole grip options, but 17yrs of crap buildup put pay to that method!
I've got a week before I'm going to have time to 'attack' them again, so a good soaking with penetrating oil and this Wurth stuff should do nicely.
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