Thanks for the advice
SoSmellyAir. I like your idea of trying to disconnect the hoses at the caliper and leave them installed in the lever. I should only have to cut off a cm or so and re-do new barb and olives. There seems to be enough slack for that. I think I will give that a go, thanks.
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