Attaching Front Brake Hoses To Side Panel

[danielbrookes]

Hi,

 

As per title, whats the correct\neatest way to do the above? I think I will use a penny washer for the engine bay side, but I was wondering is there something specific I need to use one the outside as it will be visible? I read a couple of old threads about a bracket being SVA complient but I dont think they apply to the GBS Zero.

 

I see these on kitspares: http://www.kitspares.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=43_9&product_id=801&car=43

 

Any other alteratives or suggestions other people have used?

 

Thanks in advance

 

Daniel

[richyb66]

You need something more substantial than a penny washer on the inside of the panel otherwise the hose will flex the fitting and distort the panel - especially if the panes are aluminium. You need a larger spreader plate or, like on my 2B, I made a bracket out of some 2mm steel about 40mm wide and mounted it between two of the chassis tubes behind the panel.

 

Think how rigid the mounting bracket for a flexi hose would be on a normal car - that's a good think to aim for.

[danielbrookes]

Thanks, I've just checked my build CD from factory and it looks like they have used a large washer on the outside however key difference is my panels are aluminium, the pics are stainless.

[richyb66]

Go for something substantial then. No-one ever regretted making brake hose mountings too substantial.

[fry61]

Second Richies post -- make a bracket to span between top & bottom chassis tube, put a slight bow in it & cover with something like mouse-mat ( I used foam liner from socket set ) all above will take out any flim-flam from the panel & the foam stops rattles & differential corrosion.

 

Just to add ( memory catches up sometimes ) replace a circle of foam with a thick washer where brake union goes through bracket & panel for a solid fix.

Edited January 11, 2016 by florin metal works

[knights_templar]

Penny washer either side of panel, even alloy, will suffice.

 

The add is for the outer trim washer, covers the nut part of the pipe.