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Offline discomac

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how? need help guys
« on: February 27, 2007, 20:32:58 »
ive stripped my disco brakes down and the nut from the brake pipe into the caliper has snapped off,ive tried an extration bit but it has just hollowed the nut out,any ideas anyone?

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Re: how? need help guys
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2007, 20:39:10 »
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ive stripped my disco brakes down and the nut from the brake pipe into the caliper has snapped off,ive tried an extration bit but it has just hollowed the nut out,any ideas anyone?



Try using release oil, but are you using a small extraction bit that is just hollowing the soft brake pipe. Try using a bigger bit or some heat but be careful you dont damage the seals
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« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2007, 21:39:48 »
Take the cailper off, soak the union in oil and use a socket to undo

I have just done mine there pigs :shock:

Oh dont snap the Caliper bolts if you do there 7/16 unf
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« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2007, 18:35:40 »
thanks for the advice guys,but i had to throw it in the end,but luckily got another one for a tenner

 






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