[Shotimes] update on brakes

[Mike.Wojton@us.o-i.com]

The little bracket that holds the hose in place rusts on the
inside, thus squeezing the hose closed.  The hose was open
on both sides of the bracket, but not where the bracket
holds the hose.  But only on the one side though.  The other
side was almost completely open.  Just a slight D shape to it.


Mike Wojton
Toledo, Ohio
 
   -'95 White MTX
      '96 Brake Upgrade
      Eibachs (front)
 
"Avoid the clap." - Jimmy Dugan




"ROBERT SCHIRMER" <1surferbum@msn.com> wrote on 11/01/2004 12:52:11 PM:

> Mike
> 
> Why would the brake line be shut tight?? Clogged or crimped???
> 
> >From: Mike.Wojton@us.o-i.com
> >To: shotimes@autox.team.net
> >Subject: [Shotimes] update on brakes
> >Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2004 10:01:50 -0500
> >
> >Just an update on my brakes.  Got the flexible lines changed
> >on my car.  Here's a tip: always take the exact hose along to
> >give to the person bending brake tubing for you.  The fitting
> >ends are different sizes from drivers side to passengers side.
> >I had to buy a fitting to adapt the hard line to fit in my hose.
> >
> >As far as hoses go, my old drivers side hose was still open,
> >while the passengers was as tight as...well, it was shut tight.
> >So I had a non-functioning caliper on that side.  As it is, I
> >still may half to replace that caliper again, as it might be
> >frozen from all that time of not being used.  I'll check it
> >again soon to see if it has freed up.
> >
> >All in all, not a terrible job, but I hope I don't have to do
> >it again on another car.
> >
> >
> >Mike Wojton
> >Toledo, Ohio
> >
> >    -'95 White MTX
> >       '96 Brake Upgrade
> >       Eibachs (front)
> >
> >"Avoid the clap." - Jimmy Dugan
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