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Big Brake Kit line routing
So I have a dilemma. In installing my big brake kit, I noticed the included lines do not have the attachment/clip point to secure to the brake line brackets on my coilovers. Obviously concerned about them catching or snagging on the bracket (very bad). I initially thought my only option was to have a local hose supply make some lines and through trial and error and getting the attachment point in the right spot on each hose for steering and suspension movement. But, I just had a thought. Why can't I just flip the bottom tube of my shock backwards so the bracket is out of the way and facing the back of the car. I don't see this hurting anything, as I definitetly don't want to cut/grind the mount off. Thoughts? See pics. One is of an oem rubber line I had lying around for a visual on what the stock mounting solution looks like.
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Originally Posted by aplscrambles
(Post 12360566)
So I have a dilemma. In installing my big brake kit, I noticed the included lines do not have the attachment/clip point to secure to the brake line brackets on my coilovers. Obviously concerned about them catching or snagging on the bracket (very bad). I initially thought my only option was to have a local hose supply make some lines and through trial and error and getting the attachment point in the right spot on each hose for steering and suspension movement. But, I just had a thought. Why can't I just flip the bottom tube of my shock backwards so the bracket is out of the way and facing the back of the car. I don't see this hurting anything, as I definitetly don't want to cut/grind the mount off. Thoughts? See pics. One is of an oem rubber line I had lying around for a visual on what the stock mounting solution looks like.
Have you considered aftermarket stainless brake lines? I previously had rubber coated aftermarket stainless brake lines on my car and just zip tied them in the original shock holder piece. When I removed my stainless brake lines recently (to upgrade again), they did not have any wear after 8 years. That may be an option but I can't comment on how your rubber lines would be affected and would recommend a stainless line if it's an option. |
^^Looks like SS lines already, they're sheathed in plastic.
Inadvertently installed billies on the wrong sides a while ago, the bracket only moves around 45 degrees from what I recall. I think on some combinations of bump, lock and whip, you might still get contact. The Japanese use on some of their aftermarket lines something like a split rubber boot looking a bit like this ==l==, but a zip tie or those hose clamp arrangements used on shocks with no brake line provision, should be OK if you're concerned. |
Originally Posted by billyboy
(Post 12360945)
the bracket only moves around 45 degrees from what I recall.
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Originally Posted by Copeland
(Post 12360855)
What big brake kit do you have?
Have you considered aftermarket stainless brake lines? I previously had rubber coated aftermarket stainless brake lines on my car and just zip tied them in the original shock holder piece. When I removed my stainless brake lines recently (to upgrade again), they did not have any wear after 8 years. That may be an option but I can't comment on how your rubber lines would be affected and would recommend a stainless line if it's an option. That is probably a good temporary fix, I may try a rubber sleeve or something and zip tie to the the stock shock mount. Thanks. |
Originally Posted by billyboy
(Post 12360945)
^^Looks like SS lines already, they're sheathed in plastic.
Inadvertently installed billies on the wrong sides a while ago, the bracket only moves around 45 degrees from what I recall. I think on some combinations of bump, lock and whip, you might still get contact. The Japanese use on some of their aftermarket lines something like a split rubber boot looking a bit like this ==l==, but a zip tie or those hose clamp arrangements used on shocks with no brake line provision, should be OK if you're concerned. |
Originally Posted by Copeland
(Post 12361036)
The shocks don't turn on the FD RX-7, so it should be even less of an issue.
Sakebomb has the lines that can use the stock spring clips to retain the hose if you're anal - Goodridge source maybe - but not a possibility to install after crimped assembly. I'd personally just use some 3/8(?) split hose, pop it into the slot and zip tie with a bit of slack |
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