2B Front Brake Lines Hitting Mudguard

[magh]

As title suggests people how have people got around this as when I wind the braided hose into the caliper and swing the mudguard bracket into place it fowls the hose completely. Cheers Mike.

 

 

[MarkBzero]

Banjo bolt brake line flexi, plenty on the web.

[agent_zed]

i don't see why you can't do what they do on production cars and have a bracket with a gromit to hold it on the wing stay. most mcpherson struts have this so it is not uncommon.

 

hth

[magh]

Never gave the banjo bolt setup a thought. Just frustrating when you order these from kitspares and they hit. I had already thought about making a bracket but the line doesn't have much flex so close to the fitting and it aims directly at the center of the bracket tube.

[Guest JammyJim]

Looking at picture are brackets aligned right.

[magh]

No there just loose won't align anymore due to brake line been in the way.

[MarkBzero]

Try this http://www.raceplumbing.net/Fragola-498104BL--8an-Female-to-Male-Fitting-90-Degree-Union-Swivel-Black-_p_2015.html

[Bob Tucker]

CBS have a good range too & helpful staff...

http://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/brake-clutch-system-parts-unions#/pageSize=20&viewMode=grid&orderBy=0

[Bob Tucker]

Thinking outside the box.....

you could swap the calipers left to right.

Just make sure you bleed them while off the car

with the bleed nipple at the top.

[agent_zed]

ahh looking at the pics i am reminded how the wing stays work. You can cut off the bit hanging down. problem solved.

 

The reason they are there was meant to be so you could bolt another L shape to that tab and also pick up the pinch bolt to stop the wing turning. Again RH didn't want the builder to have to weld anything so they made it so you could bolt. There is no reason you shouldn't weld a flange down with a hole to do the same but without the bulk of the L parts.

 

Edit - actually looking at the pic again is that the L just tacked on? I think that is the L that needs to be taken off and turned and used on the bit next to it.

Edited September 16, 2016 by agent_zed

[agent_zed]

like this

[Guest 2b cruising]

I'm for the recognised way of the banjo bolts with the correct fittings to suit your need.

You can even get one to directly cut and modify steel covered flexi pipes lessening the needless fittings.

Don't worry about the changing of fittings. It's one of the easiest jobs in the world to do yourself as long as you follow instructions.

I just can't understand why people spend so much money having then ready made.

[magh]

Thanks for the help guys. Yes the tabs are just tacked on I think once removed it will still hit but can always send these back and go the banjo route.

[fry61]

Thinking outside the box.....

you could swap the calipers left to right.

Just make sure you bleed them while off the car

with the bleed nipple at the top.

If this "fix" is used is it possible/permitted to swap the bleed nipple & hose positions over -- can then be bled on the car?

[Bob Tucker]

Now theres a thought.

I dont know if the holes are identical thread, or if they both

have a tapered bottom to the hole that the bleed nipple can seal against.

It may well be worth a look if you have the calipers off the car.