Brake Hose Removal
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ralphcap
Brake Hose Removal
1981 FI 2000 spider front brakes. To remove the brake hose from the brake line turn the 10mm nut on the brake line clockwise or counterclockwise?
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azruss
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Re: Brake Hose Removal
they are all standard thread. ccw to loosen
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bluespider262
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Re: Brake Hose Removal
Just out of curiosity, are there any CW to loosen nuts/bolts on a spider? IIRC some cars have crank or hub nuts like that, don't they?
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njoconnor
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Re: Brake Hose Removal
Right hub nut is CW to loosen. About all I ran into during my suspension work. Unlike a 80's MOPAR, even all the lugs are ccw to loosen... 
Neil
Neil
Neil O'Connor
Madison, WI
72 FIAT 124 Spider
12 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Summit
14 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn Eco-Diesel
ex-71 FIAT 124 Coupe
and a host of Audi's, Saabs, VW's, MOPAR's, Fords, and a Bimmer....
Madison, WI
72 FIAT 124 Spider
12 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Summit
14 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn Eco-Diesel
ex-71 FIAT 124 Coupe
and a host of Audi's, Saabs, VW's, MOPAR's, Fords, and a Bimmer....
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bobplyler
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Re: Brake Hose Removal
Removing the hose at the hard line can be very difficult. I've found the best tools for that is Vise Grip 4LW locking pliers
1979 Fiat Spider (since new)
2005 Lincoln LS (the wife's car)
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier (daily driver)
1999 Honda Shadow VLX 600
1972 Grumman Traveller 5895L (long gone).
2005 Lincoln LS (the wife's car)
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier (daily driver)
1999 Honda Shadow VLX 600
1972 Grumman Traveller 5895L (long gone).
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Jimb
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Re: Brake Hose Removal
bluespider262 wrote:Just out of curiosity, are there any CW to loosen nuts/bolts on a spider? IIRC some cars have crank or hub nuts like that, don't they?
Crank pulley nut
Jim
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ralphcap
Re: Brake Hose Removal
Thanks for the tips. I was able to disconnect the driver's side brake line without a problem but broke the brake line on the passender's side. Looks like I will have to replace the complete brake line. I have enough line for a repair but it appears that a repair is not possible for a shade tree mechanic like me. Any suggestions for avoiding a brake line replacement?