Brake hose clips..any tricks?
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Burning Brakes
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From: dudley ma
Brake hose clips..any tricks?
Anyone have any tricks to get those pesky clips on new brake hoses. Replacing rear brake hoses,lines and calipers. But I can't for the life of me get enough of the hose end thru the bracket (welded to frame) to get the clip on. Maybe it is the aftermarket hoses???? I also did a parking brake rebuild while in there. Only thing holding me up are those darn clips. Thanks 
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Hi,
The clips can be put on upside down… does it seem you have them correctly oriented?
I use a small ball-peen hammer to tap the clip in into place.
Regards,
Alan
The clips can be put on upside down… does it seem you have them correctly oriented?
I use a small ball-peen hammer to tap the clip in into place.
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; Apr 28, 2016 at 09:20 AM.
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Burning Brakes
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From: dudley ma
Thanks J Reacher....Alan ..I bought the four hoses. Which go in the back? Long or short? I put the short ones in the back. The clip
I am having an issue with is the one down where the steel line to caliper goes
I am having an issue with is the one down where the steel line to caliper goes
Last edited by 78pace; Apr 28, 2016 at 02:36 PM.
Team Owner
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Hi 78,
Long hoses are for the front brakes.
The mickey type clips aren't used on the rubber brake lines but are used in securing the e-brake cable.
Regards,
Alan
Long hoses are for the front brakes.
The mickey type clips aren't used on the rubber brake lines but are used in securing the e-brake cable.
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; Apr 28, 2016 at 04:06 PM.
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Anyone have any tricks to get those pesky clips on new brake hoses. Replacing rear brake hoses,lines and calipers. But I can't for the life of me get enough of the hose end thru the bracket (welded to frame) to get the clip on. Maybe it is the aftermarket hoses???? I also did a parking brake rebuild while in there. Only thing holding me up are those darn clips. Thanks
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Burning Brakes
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From: Spartanburg SC
Couple of years ago, I purchesed a set of hoses off E-Bay. I thought then, that I had gotten a great buy. The ends were too large to fit all the way thru the brackets, you could not get the clips on. Bought a set from AA, and they worked perfectly.
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Burning Brakes
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From: dudley ma
Bingo....went to parts store and picked up two new hoses. They fit fine. Thanks everyone.........
The first set was from ebay. Vender gave me a full refund.
Last edited by 78pace; Apr 30, 2016 at 07:10 PM.