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Daddylonglegs - 9/10/09 at 01:08 PM

Is there a maximum spacing for brake clips?

(I have this type).

I cannot find anything in the IVA manual, it only says in section 9D.9 "A brake pipe or hose must be adequately clipped or otherwise supported."

JB

Mr Whippy - 9/10/09 at 01:09 PM

I thought it was every 6 inches

ashg - 9/10/09 at 01:10 PM

30cm is the max distance. and they cant touch the chassis.

i did mine every 15cm though just to be safe

[Edited on 9/10/09 by ashg]

matt_claydon - 9/10/09 at 01:20 PM

There is no written measurement but most people go for the same as what is required for wiring (300mm, comes under General Construction at the end of the manual).

Daddylonglegs - 9/10/09 at 01:22 PM

Thanks guys. I'm not trying to skimp on clips, just get it right

Anyone else used those type of clip?

Mr Whippy - 9/10/09 at 01:28 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Daddylonglegs
Thanks guys. I'm not trying to skimp on clips, just get it right

Anyone else used those type of clip?


yeah, used them originally on the Falcon and they work great. I've just started redoing the brake lines again and still using this type of clip, though the pipe route has changed.

Daddylonglegs - 9/10/09 at 01:30 PM

Excellent! Cheers chap

I was waiting for the sharp intake of breath followed by "oooh, no, better off using...."

speedyxjs - 9/10/09 at 01:50 PM

I was doing my brake lines this morning and have just brought some of them

Canada EH! - 9/10/09 at 08:51 PM

My only concern is water vapour getting into the chassis tubes.

40inches - 9/10/09 at 09:27 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Canada EH!
My only concern is water vapour getting into the chassis tubes.

A blob of silicon or sikaflex should solve that problem.

Daddylonglegs - 10/10/09 at 07:39 PM

Having spent most of the afternoon fitting brake lines, I can safely say that the clips were the right decision, they look good and are a doddle to fit. As far as the moisture issue, They are a really good fit into a 6mm hole, and once the clip is pushed into the housing, I would be very suprised if water any gets in at all.

I'll put some piccies in my archive later.

JB