blakep82
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| posted on 29/10/07 at 10:36 PM |
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whats the best way to secure flexible hoses?
I'm using flexi hoses throughout the whole system, spoken to the garage where i get my MOTs, said they're like them. SVA seems good with
them too (euroquip hoses, but they've got no markings on them... would this cause a problem?)
not sure the best way to secure them to the wishbones, ensureing they don't rub against the shocks, tyres, or chassis on full lock.
how do i work out how much length i need to leave? would it cause a problem to run the along the steering arms?
is there rule to work out how much free hose i need between the caliper and where they are secured on the wishbone?
should be easy enough, but i don't want to get it wrong and waste my hose by making it too short
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Bob C
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| posted on 29/10/07 at 10:45 PM |
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I sliced along a piece of fuel hose so it would go round the outside of the flexy then tiewrapped round the rubber hose to the wishbone. SVA'd
OK
Bob
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blakep82
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| posted on 29/10/07 at 10:52 PM |
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i was actually going to get some clear PVC tube (they type used in fish tank pumps) but yeah, same idea
what i mean is though, how to i make sure the the pipe doesn't tug on full lock, and rub against moving parts when steering locked the other
way?
thanks for the advice though!
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RazMan
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| posted on 29/10/07 at 11:32 PM |
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Make a 'pigtail' or a loop which allows everything to move without tightening or rubbing on anything. Cables ties are fine btw.
Cheers,
Raz
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RazMan
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| posted on 29/10/07 at 11:34 PM |
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Found a pic - this in on full lock
 
Rescued attachment Front Brake 3.jpg
Cheers,
Raz
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brynhamlet
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| posted on 30/10/07 at 07:47 AM |
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If you use euroquip type hoses the SVA man will want you to have them covered as they can act like a saw when you run somebody over, honest. I used
spiral wrap that you use for wiring. Then to stop them touching the tyre on full lock tie wrapped them to the mud guard stays were necasary. SVA man
was happy with that
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blakep82
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| posted on 30/10/07 at 09:00 AM |
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no worries about sharp edges on suspension for me! i've got a full front bumper and wings on the pickup, no exposed suspension, bit i'll
be getting some of that PVC tubing this evening (once my engine crane and pedals arrive  )
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blakep82
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| posted on 30/10/07 at 09:18 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by RazMan
Found a pic - this in on full lock
 very nice! i'll be trying to acheive that today!
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martyn_16v
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| posted on 30/10/07 at 10:29 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by brynhamlet
If you use euroquip type hoses the SVA man will want you to have them covered as they can act like a saw when you run somebody over,
honest.
I think he's probably more concerned about the hose wearing through rather than it chopping people in half. They'd already have had to
have been chopped into bits by the wishbones before they'd ever come into contact with the hoses behind them, by which time they're
already merked
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blakep82
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| posted on 31/10/07 at 07:31 PM |
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got some of that clear plastic tube (normally used for fish tank pumps etc) to put over the hoses. looking good!
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