View Full Version : Help on Rear Disk Brakes : Banjo connection rubs
jakester888
11-10-2012, 04:22 PM
I have a 4-link rear with the 5-lug spindle swap setup from Mike Forte's with 17" wheels. I have mounted the rear calipers on opposite sides (can't remember why, one of my FFR buddies said I should incase of IRS later, I think).
Anyway, I am having trouble connecting the rear brake lines.
I went to the local Auto-parts store and bought myself the 95 Ford Mustang Rear Banjo setup to connect to the calipers. But this is just not going to work. Either it will hit the rear springs or rub the inside of the 17" rims.
Help! How do I connect the brakes? What are the alternatives to Banjo connectors?
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Jeff Kleiner
11-10-2012, 05:39 PM
Your problem is coming from trying to use OEM hoses after swapping the calipers side to side (the reason for doing so is to simplify e-brake cable routing and possibly allow coilover clearance). You can either swap them back or use different hoses such as THESE FROM BREEZE. (http://www.breezeautomotive.com/details.php?prod_id=488)
Jeff
jakester888
11-10-2012, 06:06 PM
Thanks Jeff. Ordered the braided hoses from Breeze.
lilnuke
11-12-2012, 09:27 AM
Anyway, I am having trouble connecting the rear brake lines.
I went to the local Auto-parts store and bought myself the 95 Ford Mustang Rear Banjo setup to connect to the calipers. But this is just not going to work. Either it will hit the rear springs or rub the inside of the 17" rims.
Help! How do I connect the brakes? What are the alternatives to Banjo connectors?
I am using the 3-link with coilovers, but I had a similar problem. I started with the Breeze braided lines but ended up snapping them trying to bend the banjo connector (Read Mark's instructions with the lines). I went to a local hydraulic shop and had some custom brake lines made with a bent banjo. You can do this or possibly bend the stock lines that you have to clear the spring.
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/18867_1219294274888_7067502_n.jpg
As a side note, make sure you use some method to keep the rear spring from rotating and ultimately lowering your ride height. On my MKII, once I had the ride height set, I installed a bolt at the top of the spring to prevent it from turning.