Front Wheel Arch Refurb - Questions

GregorFuk · 02-01-2017, 11:46 PM

So as is the norm this time of year the CSL is up on jack stands and I’m chipping away at little DIY projects. This year I want to clean and repaint the front wheel arches. I had an extended floor pan repair by Redish last year so the rear arches are looking minty fresh but the fronts are in poor shape with a lot of paint missing and exposed metal.

So far I’ve degreased and cleaned up the arches as much as I can but I really need to remove all fixtures and fittings before I begin rust treatment and painting. And I have a couple of questions.

I need to disconnect the brakes lines so I can paint the bracket that the sit on. I really I’d like to disconnect the hard lines and cap them to stop brake fluid leaving the reservoir and pi$$ing everywhere. Does anybody have any idea where I could find caps?

Alternatively I could brake the lines, move them clear of the bracket then remake the joint. That will let me paint the bracket. Which brings me to another question….What type of spanner do I need for the fitting on the bottom of the brake line, shown in the pic below? I’ve never seen anything like it before.

Lastly. I’d like to remove the little plastic box the pad wear cables etc sit in. How are these remove is there a trick or do you simply get in behind them and wedge them out.

Cheers

Gregor

02-01-2017, 11:46 PM	#1
GregorFuk S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 318 Casino cash: $11097	Front Wheel Arch Refurb - Questions So as is the norm this time of year the CSL is up on jack stands and I’m chipping away at little DIY projects. This year I want to clean and repaint the front wheel arches. I had an extended floor pan repair by Redish last year so the rear arches are looking minty fresh but the fronts are in poor shape with a lot of paint missing and exposed metal. So far I’ve degreased and cleaned up the arches as much as I can but I really need to remove all fixtures and fittings before I begin rust treatment and painting. And I have a couple of questions. I need to disconnect the brakes lines so I can paint the bracket that the sit on. I really I’d like to disconnect the hard lines and cap them to stop brake fluid leaving the reservoir and pi$$ing everywhere. Does anybody have any idea where I could find caps? Alternatively I could brake the lines, move them clear of the bracket then remake the joint. That will let me paint the bracket. Which brings me to another question….What type of spanner do I need for the fitting on the bottom of the brake line, shown in the pic below? I’ve never seen anything like it before. Lastly. I’d like to remove the little plastic box the pad wear cables etc sit in. How are these remove is there a trick or do you simply get in behind them and wedge them out. Cheers Gregor