Bulkhead Brake Line Fitting Block Removal

[Dave85chim]

Hi Guys

Is it a real faff to remove the block in the wing? I have no pipes connected engine bay side, but I do have a cross threaded pipe down by the steering colmn . so I was hoping I may be able to pull the block into the engine bay and replace for new.

Is it glued in?

[Steve_D]

Never done one but would not expect it to be glued in but will almost certainly have some sort of sealant. make sure you mark the pipes so you get them back in the same place.

Steve

[Dave85chim]

Cheers Steve

I will try and free it up over the coming days ready for the weekend.

[Tobs]

Got the body off mine at the moment, and I also need to take out the block as the unions rounded off when undoing them before removing the body, so had to cut one of the brake lines.

Looks like it is held on by a couple of M8 or M6 bolts top and bottom from the engine bay side. Then I would think it would be removed from the footwell side.

Think I need a new block as the unions may be seized inside it unless I can get them out when it's on the bench. I see recetech do new replacement ones.

[Dave85chim]

I had undone those four bolts when I replaced the engine bay shielding but didn’t seem to really hold it - but will have another look- I was really hoping the unit would come out engine bay side- so will be interesting!

Yes racetech have them- and if you email them they have all the unions They can send you with it.

[Sardonicus]

IIRC it comes into the inner wing from the foot-well side and is held to the inner wing with the surrounding plate in the engine bay and 4 x M6 screws/bolts , once the 4 bolts are removed only the pipes behind (foot-well) hold it in position quite a long time ago mind

[Steve_D]

If you are taking it out undo the pipes in the footwell before you unbolt it so it is nice and firm whilst releasing the pipes. Also fluid will run from the pipes and may stain the carpet so take care.

Steve

[Sardonicus]

Steve_D said:

If you are taking it out undo the pipes in the footwell before you unbolt it so it is nice and firm whilst releasing the pipes. Also fluid will run from the pipes and may stain the carpet so take care.

Steve

Good point , only reason I mentioned the pipes holding it there in case he removed the bolts 1st and wondered why it was still stuck in position so yes follow Steve's advice OP'er

[Dave85chim]

Thanks both

The issue I have is that one of the pipes from the servo is cross threading in the block. I was hoping I may be able to pull the block in the engine bay with pipes still attached and nip up with sight and access being better. But going by this thread looks liike it cant be done like that - so I have ordered a new block and will fit following the above comments.

Its bloody awakward up in the footwell - and definately the worst job todate on the build!!

[TJC46]

Dave85chim said:

Thanks both

The issue I have is that one of the pipes from the servo is cross threading in the block. I was hoping I may be able to pull the block in the engine bay with pipes still attached and nip up with sight and access being better. But going by this thread looks liike it cant be done like that - so I have ordered a new block and will fit following the above comments.

Its bloody awakward up in the footwell - and definately the worst job todate on the build!!

I had a similar problem, one of the pipes seemed to not want to screw back in. If they are fitted and tightened to much the end can splay a little.

Take a small file to reduce the diameter of the splayed end ever so slightly. This worked a treat for me, and the pipe screwed in no problem.

[Steve_D]

Dave85chim said:

........Its bloody awkward up in the footwell - and definitely the worst job todate on the build!!....

Try it when you are 16 stone and 70 years old.

Steve