replacing brake hoses

[Giles Stone]

I'm about to replace the flexible brake hoses on my r4 f4 and would be grateful for any tips or problems I might face.
Thanks.

 

[mr-reno-139]

Best of luck with rear hoses be prepared to change metal pipes too
I normally
destroy and cut pipes and hoses clips etc fit everything new taking pics for routing reference
The short metal pipe from compensator valve to hose is particularity tricky good luck
Worth wearing goggles too as loads of mud and rust likely
Last tip the hoses need to be positioned in mounting correctly to allow for suspension movement up and down

 

[Giles Stone]

Thanks for the advice - have looked at the rear hoses and thought it looked like a bit of a beast

 

[JdeW]

Bonjour Giles,
Maybe this site is usefull http://www.la4ldesylvie.fr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=57&Itemid=139
Cordialement, Joop

 

[Giles Stone]

Thanks for the link Joop - I hadn't come across this site before -Very useful

 

[mr-reno-139]

https://translate.googleusercontent...id=139&usg=ALkJrhj43d-7Juu5PEyK6nQ5WCmd4Mc2Ug
For English speakers try this link from Google translate

 

[Malcolm Brown]

I have replaced all 4 of mine without any problems, just make sure you 'drown' the joints with WD40 for 24 hours before trying to loosen them. Good luck!

 

[Giles Stone]

Thanks everyone load of useful info - job done