Miks15
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| posted on 6/1/10 at 06:51 PM |
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measuring brake lines?
What is the best way to get a good measurement for flexible brake lines?
I need to get mine ordered soon, so would like to measure them whilst im still home from uni
thanks
Mikkel
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r1_pete
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| posted on 6/1/10 at 06:55 PM |
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I just measured mine end to end, sent it and a pic of the old ones to Russbost and he sorted it.
If you dont have any, mocking them up with curtain wire works well, measure and specify ends.
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Miks15
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| posted on 6/1/10 at 06:56 PM |
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for the fronts is it best to put it on full lock? then measure it tight, then add a bit?
Does it get fastened to the wishbone aswell?
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r1_pete
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| posted on 6/1/10 at 07:34 PM |
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You need to check lock to lock, any chafing will be an IVA and MOT fail.
When I did mine on the b, I used the curtain wire with tape wrapped round the ends so I could mock up the fixings. Its cheap and behaves about the
same as braded hose as it bends.
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robocog
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| posted on 6/1/10 at 07:39 PM |
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Don't forget to check at full lock AND full droop
Unlikely you will encounter this often, but when it does you will be glad you have brakes when you do land 
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russbost
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| posted on 6/1/10 at 10:49 PM |
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As already said check on full droop & full bump & full lock to each side. Curtain wire, electrical cable or washer tubing are all good for
following the proposed route of the hose - tape in place if necessary whilst deciding exactly how to route the hoses.
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Don't forget Stainless Steel Braided brake hoses, made to your exact requirements in any of around 16 colours.
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Miks15
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| posted on 8/1/10 at 11:06 AM |
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OK cheers guys, will try to get them measured up soon
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