I cut the hose at upper end and fluid came out.

It seems that the problem is that the hoses were not quite long enough. When the car is jacked up, the hoses are pulled tight and kink at the bottom (caliper) end. The hoses are same length as Pelican sells (30.5mm/12"). The ones I have coming tomorrow are 31.1mm/12.25". Not much better.

Something to watch when jacking car (and when buying flex hoses.)

Even withe the Gucci pliers, not having much luck with the driver rear. The pliers don't slip, but the 14mm flare wrench does. Tried heat and lots of PBlaster. Tomorrow will try a long reach 14mm socket. Then try removing at tee/distributor end. Eventually we'll get her done!

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Graham
85 300D,72 350SL, 98 E320, Outback 2.5