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10-12-2010 #1
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Proper brake line protection?
For the rear axle junction block to caliper lines, I bought pre-fitted and flared straight brake lines from the local store. I was lucky that I didn't have to cut-down and flare the lines. The only problem is the lines didn't have the protective spring. I didn't follow the factory's path using the clips attached to the axle tubes.
My concern is two-fold. What is a proper way to protect the line from abrasion and secure the lines to the tube? Zip ties and rubber hose sleeving seems a bit. . . janky.
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10-12-2010 #2
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I use stainless steel tie wraps, just like a cable tie.
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Any issues with the metal-to-metal contact points?
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Not on my car.
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I don't think abrasion tends to be much of a problem with brake lines so long as they're anchored properly. The bigger threat tends to be rocks thrown up by the front tires, hence the gravel-guard protective spring used on the rear axle in many OE applications.
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If you keep the line to the top and rear of the axle tubes, you should not have too many issues with flying gravel....BTW, my factory lines were routed along that path....
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10-16-2010 #7
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Crap. Didn't even consider the spring material was a gravel guard.
I'm working on an '84 Monte Carlo. The factory path went around the coil spring along the rear and top face of the axle. I installed a Baer disc kit. The Baer kit's caliper hose bracket points the fitting towards the front. If I follow the factory path, a 180* bend is necessary between the coil pad and backing plate. I haven't been able to make a satisfactory bend with such a tight radius. I have 90* bending tools, the brake line bending pliers, and the Eastwood vice-mounted flare tool. Maybe I need to buy/borrow a 180* bend too and follow the OE path.Now with 100% more signature!
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