Brake hose removal -Front Audi A4, 2009

[audiwaterpump]

It's probably easy when you know how.
But how do you remove this brake hose from this bracket.
I've tried pushing it out but it won't budge. I didn't want to damage it with too much force.
Should it be twisted first?

Thanks

 

[rum4mo]

Once you have removed the spring clip, and applied plenty of release fluid, it should be able to pull it forward and so end up with the metal sleeve out of the bracket, then move the flexi sideways and so out of the bracket.

Typically there will be a build up of rust on that metal sleeve, and that is what is stopping you easing it out the "front" of that bracket, so probably additional work with tools to get rid of some of that rust - maybe even using a strong metal trim removal tool to encourage it "forward" and out of the bracket.

Edit:- or, now that I've looked at it closely, if that "sleeve" is rubber etc, you might just need to apply a "rubber safe" lubricant and force it sideways out of that bracket.

 

[northpole]

afaik you remove it by rolling it out... the thing rubber has a flatter part in the middle as soon as you turn it counter clock wise moving it towards the hole it will come out... yes you can use some rubber greae to help it come out quicker but some penetrating oil(wd40 or gt85 or whatever other thing you have) works also just clean it up as soon as it's out ( brakecleaner does wonders )

 

[JontyMort]

afaik you remove it by rolling it out... the thing rubber has a flatter part in the middle as soon as you turn it counter clock wise moving it towards the hole it will come out... yes you can use some rubber greae to help it come out quicker but some penetrating oil(wd40 or gt85 or whatever other thing you have) works also just clean it up as soon as it's out ( brakecleaner does wonders )

Agreed. Usually that rubber bit is just a grommet-like part that holds the hose in the bracket. It should be possible to wiggle it free with a bit of coaxing.