How straightforward is it to replace the rear flexi brake pipes on a 325, and does it require fuel tank removal?
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Flexi brake pipes renewal
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Chris-W
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No, no need to remove the fuel tank. It's just a bit of a pig reaching the top ones above the beam.
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Templ8e30
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Get yourself some very good quality penetrating fluid (wd40 is a bit weak) from an engineers merchants and give all the joints a good liberal drowning daily for as long as possible before you tackle the job.
Also get hold of a set of brake pipe spanners (like ring spanners but slotted so you can fit them over the pipes), think you need an 11mm and 14mm.
Best of luck,
Iain T
Also get hold of a set of brake pipe spanners (like ring spanners but slotted so you can fit them over the pipes), think you need an 11mm and 14mm.
Best of luck,
Iain T
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Chris-W
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Yep - 11 and 14 as Iain says. If you're buying them especially, just get the 11mm and use your existing 14.
Mechanics gloves are handy as well!
Mechanics gloves are handy as well!