Problems removing rear brake line (clip), tips needed

anthrax323

NAXJA Forum User

Location

San Antonio, TX

• Sep 8, 2010

• #1

Hey guys,

I'm installing a longer rear brake hose/line now that I'm tackling the rest of my lift, however, I cant for the life of me figure out how to remove the clip that holds the metal fitting on the OE rubber hose to the bracket welded to the chassis. I managed to get the hard line disconnected, but can't get the retaining clip to budge. This is a 2001 XJ.

Any tips?! Thanks a ton in advance!

 

anthrax323

NAXJA Forum User

Location

San Antonio, TX

• Sep 8, 2010

• #2

Looking closer, it doesn't even look like the collar on the new SS line will even fit into any of the 3 slots on the chassis bracket, even if I do get the old one removed... Am I overlooking something here?

 

Wayne Sihler

NAXJA Member

NAXJA Member

Location

Maurertown,Va.

• Sep 8, 2010

• #3

It should just pull off, may need a little lube if your in an area that salts the roads.

Wayne

 

anthrax323

NAXJA Forum User

Location

San Antonio, TX

• Sep 8, 2010

• #4

Just found an image of what I'm referring to - the last one on the page:

http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/brake.html

Mine is considerably rustier, though I have scrubbed it all down with a wire brush.

 

anthrax323

NAXJA Forum User

Location

San Antonio, TX

• Sep 8, 2010

• #5

Just found an image of what I'm referring to - the last one on the page:

http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/brake.html

Mine is considerably rustier, though I have scrubbed it all down with a wire brush.

Wayne - thanks for the tip, I'll let it soak in some PB Blaster for a bit and give it another go.

 

CharlesS

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Quezon Province, Philippines

• Sep 8, 2010

• #6

IIRC the clip is made of spring steel.
Spray the metal with a penetrant and you will see a 90* L shaped lip where you can apply leverage.
Take a flat tipped screwdriver and tap against the small lip on the spring clip and the clip should slide out from between the fitting and mounting bracket.

 

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markaboo929

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Mooresville,NC

• Sep 8, 2010

• #7

Simple really,take a pair of side cutters grip the 90* lip and work it back and forth while pulling outward away from line...works every time any car.

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Last edited: Sep 8, 2010

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mflueras

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Hot Springs AR

• Sep 8, 2010

• #8

I use a pair of longer nose locking pliers. Lock it on and work it back and forth. No problems.

 

anthrax323

NAXJA Forum User

Location

San Antonio, TX

• Sep 8, 2010

• #9

Thanks for the tips... I'd tried those routes but to no avail.

In the end, PB Blaster and a chisel driven by a hammer got it to budge, then I pried it off with a screwdriver (using the corner of the frame rail as a fulcrum). Much grunting and some bloody knuckles later, it's off. Looks like rust had effectively tack welded it to the bracket.

Thanks again!