C5 stainless brake line question
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C5 stainless brake line question
Hello,
fOr all you guys running stainless brake lines, did you tie them off to any suspension components, or did you just let them hang like the stock lines?
I put in Mallett (Goodridge) lines which are a tick longer than stock- just wondering if I need to give them any special treatment.
Thanks!
-Dave
fOr all you guys running stainless brake lines, did you tie them off to any suspension components, or did you just let them hang like the stock lines?
I put in Mallett (Goodridge) lines which are a tick longer than stock- just wondering if I need to give them any special treatment.
Thanks!
-Dave
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When you install them you can tighten them with a little twist to keep them from rubbing other parts but No, do not tie them down. If it needs the full range of motion the tie could damage the lines and cause brake failure. If it still rubs, you can get clear plastic spiral wrap at home depot to cover the lines with, to protect the surrounding components. You can find it in the electrical dept. for covering wires.
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Originally Posted by IM QUIKR
When you install them you can tighten them with a little twist to keep them from rubbing other parts but No, do not tie them down. If it needs the full range of motion the tie could damage the lines and cause brake failure. If it still rubs, you can get clear plastic spiral wrap at home depot to cover the lines with, to protect the surrounding components. You can find it in the electrical dept. for covering wires.
I just "pre-loaded" them by putting them in the exact position I wanted and held the line while I tightened down the banjo fitting bolt on the caliper end. Worked fine.
