<VV> Brake line removal- got it

[Dave Hammelef]

Thanks all for the tips,
Have to pick up a cotter-pin puller the next time im
out. 
Got at it with a 2' long screwdriver, and got enough
force from my fingers to open up the clip. Now time to
reassemble the fronts and move to the backs.

Dave Hammelef

--- "N. Joseph Potts" <pottsf@msn.com> wrote:
> I find a cotter-pin puller indispensable for this
> and a thousand other
> things. If you can't hook into a recess in the
> "back" of the c-clip, use TWO
> pullers to get at the opening (the one you can't get
> at right now) from both
> sides.
>      Cotter-pin pullers are about $5 at auto supply
> or hardware store.
> 
> Joe Potts
> Miami, Florida USA
> 1966 Corsa coupe 140hp 4-speed with A/C
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: virtualvairs-admin@corvair.org
> [mailto:virtualvairs-admin@corvair.org]On Behalf Of
> Dave Hammelef
> Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2004 2:47 PM
> To: vv
> Subject: <VV> Brake line removal
> 
> 
> Ok, novice mechanic question number 324.93
> 
> I am removing and replacing the flex lines on my
> brake
> system,part of a major brake overhaul, new wheel
> cylinders/shoes/ (Dual circuit conversion later).
> Besides a few issues with a corvair parts supplier
> who
> I am pretty sure will never see any of my business
> agian. I ran into another interesting problem on the
> front flex line, where it attaches to the solid
> line.
> Driver side no problem removed solid line opened up
> and removed the c-washer from the flex line, slide
> the
> clip out and out came the line. On the passenger
> side
> who ever did the job last was kind enough to leave
> the
> opening of the c washer point toward the wheel house
> sheet metal, of course then they sprayed a black
> coating over everything. I got the coating off, but
> cant get to the opening of the washer to remove it,
> any ideas???
> 
> Thanks
> Dave Hammelef
> '64 vert - group red - Would like to leave that
> 
> 



		
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