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rvanstory
01-31-2024, 08:45 AM
I have a question that I could wait and answer myself later on in the build, but thought the brain trust here could tell me the answer now. Finished the brake line install and bled system yesterday (YEA! A milestone.) However, my front brake flex lines hit the lower a-arm when at full stop turns. I tried rotating banjo fitting 180, and that didn't fit well either. I THINK this may be solved once the engine is in and weight is on the car, but I'm not sure. Does the geometry change enough once weight is on the car to give clearance? Or, should I seek a solution for this now?
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Norm B
01-31-2024, 10:57 AM
Just checked my pictures from the build and I mounted the brake line the other way up at the caliper. Your flex lines seem longer than the ones I used.
HTH
Norm
Be sure to put a wheel on to make sure they don't rub on the inside. Looks like a big loop.
rich grsc
01-31-2024, 02:50 PM
I agree with Craig, the line is mounted incorrectly, should point down.
AC Bill
02-01-2024, 04:04 AM
Maybe this banjo fitting would solve that issue.
https://www.russellperformance.com/3an-x-10mm-3-8-90-degree-banjo-bolt-with-endura-finish-640541.html
Mark Reynolds
02-01-2024, 11:34 AM
A little hard to tell from the photo but it seems like an extreme turning angle. Is your toe setting roughed in at ride height?
Also in my opinion the brake hose bracket should be mounted on the top surface of the 3/4" square tube so the hose points down (and not out towards the tire) forming a "U" bend in the hose.
Braided hose does not like to be made to twist.
rvanstory
02-01-2024, 05:53 PM
Mark,
Your post gave me that AH-HA moment. I do not have toe-in set at ride height yet. I did set "rough" toe-in based on measurements given in instructions, but I can tell wheels are toed-out way too much. I wasn't worrying about it until I get the car on the ground with tires and engine weight, BUT I am pretty sure when I get it on the ground with toe-in set right, this hose will not be hitting any longer. THANK YOU! I knew there was a simple answer, but it was alluding me at the moment.