Xantia brake pipe union

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captainslow72
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Xantia brake pipe union

Post by captainslow72 »

Hi all I have a Xantia that has sat for few years when sorting out rear brake pads broke a pipe had new one made then other side failed. Trying to undo the union but it is stuck fast I have oiled it use mole grips ect still no movement I have now cut faulty brake pipe away and tried to undo the 4.5mm feed but that is also stuck. So before I go and get new k connector and feed pipe has anyone got any suggestions.

Thanks in advance
c.morewood
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Re: Xantia brake pipe union

Post by c.morewood »

A little bit (or Maybe a lot ) of heat should loosen it.. the aluminium should expand faster than the union.
Good luck,
Chris
Chris
Tesla Model 3 LR DM AWD Blue White
'00 Xant 110HdiSX Est 83K "W"
'99 Xant 110HdiSX Est 320K "V"
'98 Xant 1.9TDSX Est 150K "T"
'97 Xant 1.9TD 20k Est
'94 Fiat TipoTd 40K

'85 BMW K100RT 330K Garaged 26yrs '80 Honda CB250 twin Superdream
captainslow72
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Re: Xantia brake pipe union

Post by captainslow72 »

Thanks Chris will try that tomorrow.
captainslow72
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Re: Xantia brake pipe union

Post by captainslow72 »

Chris thanks again worked a treat and did need lots of heat ☺☺☺
c.morewood
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Re: Xantia brake pipe union

Post by c.morewood »

Good ... Glad it worked
Chris
Tesla Model 3 LR DM AWD Blue White
'00 Xant 110HdiSX Est 83K "W"
'99 Xant 110HdiSX Est 320K "V"
'98 Xant 1.9TDSX Est 150K "T"
'97 Xant 1.9TD 20k Est
'94 Fiat TipoTd 40K

'85 BMW K100RT 330K Garaged 26yrs '80 Honda CB250 twin Superdream