How to secure brake lines on shocks without brackets?
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How to secure brake lines on shocks without brackets?
Just wondering what methods (other than zip-ties) are there for securing a brake line to a shock that doesn't have a tab like the stock shock? Thanks.
I basically need something like the black metal strap on the top shock:
Where could I find something like this?
I basically need something like the black metal strap on the top shock:
Where could I find something like this?
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From: Emmett
I just use decent quality zip ties.
One zip tie with an eyelet so that I can zip tie the brake line bracket to that.
This is basically what it looks like, it's actually not connected in this pic but at least you get an idea.
I also use this stuff called goop or shoe goo just to help keep things together. The glue easily peels off of stuff if and when needed and I know it's not the best way of securing the line but it's worked so far. BTW I have yet to track the car like this and I'm not sure if heat would be an issue but I'm guessing it should be fine.
One zip tie with an eyelet so that I can zip tie the brake line bracket to that.
This is basically what it looks like, it's actually not connected in this pic but at least you get an idea.
I also use this stuff called goop or shoe goo just to help keep things together. The glue easily peels off of stuff if and when needed and I know it's not the best way of securing the line but it's worked so far. BTW I have yet to track the car like this and I'm not sure if heat would be an issue but I'm guessing it should be fine.
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All it requires is a hose clamp rivets and some flat aluminum stock. Cut and bend the aluminum at 90 degree angle. Drill two small holes for the rivets. Drill a larger one for the brake line to bolt to. If you want to protect the which from damage just cut some bicycle tubing to go unde the hose clamp.
I ran this for a couple years and then got shocks with mounts.
I ran this for a couple years and then got shocks with mounts.
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The problem with just ziptieing them is the brake line will wiggle against the shock as the suspension moves and the brake line and shock will slowly eat into each other. There's a reason the brake line bracket is designed the way it it. Don't screw around with this. A single point brake line failure will reduce your braking to almost zero. If it happens at the wrong time the outcome can be catastrophic.
The easy to make bracket scareyourpassengers describes is a good solution. The ziptied bracket in the above Ohlins shock picture looks good too.
The easy to make bracket scareyourpassengers describes is a good solution. The ziptied bracket in the above Ohlins shock picture looks good too.
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From: Emmett
The problem with just ziptieing them is the brake line will wiggle against the shock as the suspension moves and the brake line and shock will slowly eat into each other. There's a reason the brake line bracket is designed the way it it. Don't screw around with this. A single point brake line failure will reduce your braking to almost zero. If it happens at the wrong time the outcome can be catastrophic.
The easy to make bracket scareyourpassengers describes is a good solution. The ziptied bracket in the above Ohlins shock picture looks good too.
The easy to make bracket scareyourpassengers describes is a good solution. The ziptied bracket in the above Ohlins shock picture looks good too.
I do agree a bracket is the best option as heat could possibly cause an issue.
