failed MOT on rear break hose ferrule but where are they?

[lisa_zebedee]

Hi
We have just taken our van for mot and has failed on rear brake hose ferrule?? what ever that is??? we have had a look but cant see whare they are and how do you fix them as jk and other suplyers are not selling any. has anyone got a picture of one so we could identify it ?. we would be very greatfull as need the van for camperjam and ist now off the road .

Chears

Lisa
xx

[kit]

I got an advisory on mine, they are the metal collars at the ends of the flex hoses, GSF keep the hoses.

[big red bus]

Yep, metal collar ends on the brake hose. Fit new rubber hose or just fit some braided hoses. better pedal feel and lifetime garauntee so once fitted that should it.

[California Dreamin]

Rear brake hose (ferrules are the shiney bits)

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volks ... 191a3&BHOS" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Martin

[lisa_zebedee]

aww thank you all it was a bit of odd thing to try and sort whan i didnt know what it was i needed

i have just rang closest euro car parts and reserved a couple and will collect this afternoon
just got a couple of tyres to sort then think we sorted

thank you xx

[Ian Hulley]

Be VERY careful undoing the pipes to & from the flexys otherwise you end up chasing back to a joint that will finally undo or to the wheel cylinder

Lots of us been there done that.

Ian

[bumble bee]

ive just had to change my rubber pipes and i found this helped no end
http://www.loctitefreezeandrelease.com/
we use it at work on the trucks as well and cant fault it

[Hacksawbob]

Plus gas the night before. Jack up+axle stands and remove rear wheel. Put a brake hose clamp on the flexi half way then cut it downstream gives you a bit of room for manoeuvre. The ferules are not free spinning so you will be able to do one side up but not the other. It may be worth having the trailing arm pipes made up and ready to go just in case. 525mm long male to male get them made at a garage or an old school motor factors. If you have this ready to go on then clamp the flexi cut the brake pipe where it goes into the wheel cylinder. Then undo with the greatest of care the now clamped pipe section to where it attaches to the chassis if this comes off easy then you are laughing. If the ferules are corroded then it is unlikely that the trailing arm pipe is not going to be salvageable (unless done recently) proper brake spanners are recommended, but if you have cut a pipe flush like the rear cylinder you can get a socket onto it. If the clamped flexi doesn't want to come off without a fight. It may be easier to cut that flush too so you can get a socket on it. although you will loose more brake fluid but in the long run you will probably save in time by getting a good 6 sided socket on the stub and preserving the brake line inboard of the chassis. If this needs doing there is an awkward 3 way join which you need to go back to, which is a pain.