Replacing Front flexible brake hoses

Hi Guys - hoping this is a quick and easy answer.

When replacing the front flexible brake lines, is there a metal 'U' clip locating the brake line in situ ( eg slides in place and on the bracket welded to the inner wing).

I can't find my P6 parts catalogue where the exploded diagrams helps with these details.

From my quick inspection (without wheel removed and looking up from the floor) - I see a lot of corrosion in this area and I would like to check the removal procedure before attempting this weekend, and try to avoid the risk of twisting the copper brake pipe or prying off the above welded support bracket when trying (wrestling with it ) to release the upper connection. - when it could be simply just removing a clip etc

If there is no sliding U clip, what holds the hose end in place before mating with the copper brake pipe and hex nut.

I presume disconnection at the lower end is more straight forward.

Many thanks in advance,
Simon
 
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As far as I remember the hose goes through a hole in a welded bracket and is held with a nut and shakeproof washer before the metal pipe goes on.
 
Thanks Harvey - that is what I was hoping for and makes sense
I had a bit of go undoing the nut and it started to twist the bracket and the copper pipe. That's why I thought it may be held in place by something else (eg clip). Looks like the locking nut may be seized in place.
Working with low light and rushing brings up these questions - thanks
 
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Yep, what @harveyp6 said. the bracket is welded to the inner wing. It has a through hole that the fitting on the end of the solid line goes through. After that, there's a nut that holds it in place on the bracket and the flex line mates up to the fitting.

If you're having issues with it sticking to the bracket I would hit it with some liquid wrench (or similar penetration spray, not WD-40 that'll nothing) and a bit of heat. Try moving the nut with another spanner on the solid line fitting to stop the whole thing spinning. Take your time and try small twists loosening and tightening the nut to break the rust's grip. It'll move eventually.
 
Thanks Steve - understood. Having released the brake line nut, my efforts to cap the brake line failed so spent more time trying to prevent the loss of fluid, than trying to release the locking nut and flexi-hose end - both are starting to round off.

When I can block the brake line better I'll probably have to use mole grips on the those nuts. Applying heat started to melt the underseal.

Without using the dedicated plastic line plugs, I tried to use a golf tee which has worked before on other cars but not today. I didn't have any spare hose when needed. - not very well prepared today!
Another reminder to myself to be more prepared and don't rush.

Many thanks again, Simon
 
I cap the flare on the end of the metal brake pipe with the rubber cap that goes on the bleed screws , usually works a treat , no leakage
 
You can also put cling film over the mouth of the reservoir and put the cap back on. That works fairly well.
 
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