[Closed] Hayes Mag hose replacement problem

I'm trying to replace the hose on a set of Hayes Mag brakes. I have got stuck removing the hose from the master cylinder/lever end. The instructions say:

To take the hose off of the master cylinder end, slide the hose support down the hose. Remove the hose nut by loosening the nut and sliding it all the way down the hose. Slide the hose off the end of the master cylinder. There will be some residual fluid in the hose and master cylinder. Be careful to avoid spilling that fluid.
Caution: For the HFX-Mag and HFX-Mag Plus, pull the hose off straight off. Not doing so may result in a broken cartridge tip.

I am stuck at "slide the hose off the end of the master cylinder." There is no sliding happening and even considerable force does not remove the hose from the master. Any ideas?

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