dani959 0 Posted June 4, 2007 I'm about to change the rear brake lines (the metal ones) on my pug. They seem to be very tightly placed between the fuel tank and the underbody, please tell me I don't need to lower the fuel tank to change them. PLEASE!!! Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted June 4, 2007 Technically the tank needs to come off which isn't actually that hard, although you can pull the new lines through with string or something (attach the string to the old line, pull that out, then use the string to pull the new line in). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hengti 2 Posted June 4, 2007 they do go through but it can take patience and might be complicated if there are stones etc wedged up there if you bend a gentle curve in the pipe, you can try pushing it through from the front (you'll need to cover up the flare in the pipe end to be sure you don't get any muck in there or damage the flare) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alastairh 47 Posted June 4, 2007 In the past i've just lowered the tank an inch or so, makes life alot easier and only 2*13mm nuts, but soak them in Wd40 or what ever . As Hengti says, just curve the pipe to encourage it to come through Alastair Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,003 Posted June 4, 2007 I just drop the tank half off, so that it's still hooked on at the front but is hanging down at the back - that way, there's plenty of room to feed the pipe through and clip it in, but you don't need to faff around removing the tank breathers etc. Make sure the tank doesn't have much petrol in it though, as you'll be wearing it if there's more than about an eighth of a tank in there. Certainly I'll usually try and run it down until the fuel light is on constantly before dropping it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skeggyrik 3 Posted June 4, 2007 I did this the other month. I didn't lower the tank. It's fiddly but possible. You have to gently shape the new pipes so they aim for the gaps available. If you keep at it you will eventually get it through to the other side past the tank. I then used a set of long nose pliers to take hold of the union to get it all the way out the other side. My new lines came with rubber protectors over the unions and the end of the line. Essential to leave these on as you a pushing them through blind past lots of built up road grime. In both cases I went from the back to the front. I tried both ways and it was only this route I achieved success. If you have a pair of goggles wear them! Give it a go and see how you get on. I managed to get them through and clipped in securely in about an hour. If you think you can drop the tank in less than that go that route. Have fun Rich Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
