[V8] Brake Hose Replacement

[Korn, Bob]

The best penetrating liquid is a 50/50 mix of acetone and transmission fluid.  Not sure of the science, but it has been tested and out performs any of the commercial available stuff.  Our service techs have used it with amazing results.
Bob
Gone but not forgotten: 90 V8 Quattro, Pearl
New addition: 2008 S6 V10, Black

-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Jager [mailto:pjager at telus.net] 
Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2011 2:43 PM
To: V8 list
Subject: Re: [V8] Brake Hose Replacement

I have the same job coming up. My son Quigs just got his new driver's ticket so the V8 is back in use.
CV joint boot is ripped open too.

I use the LPS#2 as a penetrant. I've hit the fittings already a month ago 
when changing over the wheels to winter.   Heating up any rusted fitting is 
also a good thing, but using a heat gun I would think a torch in that area is a no go.

LPS#2 or #3 I also use on the rear brakes - all over the calipers! So much rain and gunk out there this keeps them from turning into a rust ball.

PS for some reason "Verboten" has become my #2 most watched video. Big hit in Germany.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSMeBsNnRfI


-----Original Message----- 
From: bw at UDel.Edu
Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2011 7:30 AM
To: bw at UDel.Edu ; Jason Wilkerson ; V8 list
Subject: Re: [V8] Brake Hose Replacement

My old front brake hose had been bent over and cracked causing an instant 
loss of
braking control. This was right where two separate mechanics worked over my 
CV
joint and suspension. My fault for having brittle hoses, but I can remember 
when
mechanics would have pointed this out.
How can the old hose fittings be taken off the fragile brake tubing 
connectors
without damage? It looks like PB spray and high risk wrenching on the two 
flats. I
guess the tubes are left in the brackets untouched. Any experienced tips?

Check these hoses today, they are probably 10 years too old.  Bob
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