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I was just checking over things ready for fitting Tuesday/Wednesday given the weather is good.
Looking at my braided hoses, how do i ensure that the little hole in the bolt lines up with the hole coming down in the hose?
(sorry its a bit hard to explain)
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Ste L
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you mean on the bit that goes in the caliper?
it wont matter, as the nut will have a cut around in it, so the fluid flow's around it to the hole it need to go into
[Edited on 17-03-2008 by Ste L]
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Haimsey
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Ah right. Yeah thats teh bit i mean Ste.
I hadnt noticed the cut out running around the inside of it 
Thanks.
Pics just for reference.
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Haimsey
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Started to fit the brakes today, but bugger me i came into so many problems 
Firstly got confused to hell fitting the pads  But 40 minutes later i had them fitted. So did the other calliper while i knew what i was doing 
Anyways, got the 1.2 callipers off and have got my hose clamped. But i have rounded off the top nut on the brake hose as it wouldnt come undone So i need a new brake line now apparently
The other hose has come undone and so ive left it sort of on.
Just wanting to know how hard it is going to be to replace this metal brake line as it goes in behind my engine 
Also how do i stop the brake fluid from pouring out when replacing the hose for my braided one as i cant clamp the braided hose..........can i? Nor can i clamp above the bit where the hose attaches.
Thanks for any help.
Marc.
[Edited on 19-03-2008 by Haimsey]
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Marc, I don't know about the metal hose (mine was very tough, which is why I didn't change to my braided hoses yet.)
As for clamping the hose, I didn't bother when fitting my V6 callipers - I removed the reservoir cap, put a bit of clingfilm over the top and did the cap back up to create a vacuum, still had a bit of spillage but not too bad at all, then just bled the system again.
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Haimsey
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Excellent  Thanks Tom.
Bit of a bummer about the metal pipe as i hadnt planned on messing it up like i have 
Just makes the job longer than it already has taken. Ill get there though.
Thanks for help x
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Haimsey
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QUESTION REGARDING BRAKE HOSES - 21-3-08
On the calibra calipers there appears to be a block which stops the brake hose from rotating round - circled in the picture below
But my goodridge hoses are round on the ends 
So how does this not spin around? Or does it not matter?
Any help is muchly appreciated. Youve all been so helpful so far, im very grateful
Marc x
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Mobby
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could always cut the block off
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byrnie_2004
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as long as your new bolts on your goodridge hoses are tight they shouldn't spin anyway.
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Ste L
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quote:
Originally posted by byrnie_2004
as long as your new bolts on your goodridge hoses are tight they shouldn't spin anyway.
dont need new bolt's, just need copper washers
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Haimsey
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Thanks for the replies guys
So if i were to put the copper washers i have either side of the goodridge bolt (shown above) and make sure its tight, its not going to go anywhere ?
Much appreciate your help
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Ste L
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yes, i'd use new one's though, help's prevent any leak's etc etc
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Haimsey
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Thanks alot Ste
Ive got new bolts and copper washers supplied with my hoses
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Ste L
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all is good then 
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Ste L
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oh yea..
happy birthday for tomorrow 
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Haimsey
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Right back at you
Although im only 20 
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Ste L
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shhhhhhhhh 
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Haimsey
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Brakes are 'done'-ish. See progress thread from sig.
Need to do rear hoses but will be sorted soon.
I just have a couple of questions.
The pedal atm touches the floor when i brake and there is NOTHING there well, there is a tiny bit of brake at the very bottom.
Im guessing i need to re-bleed them
Also my calipers rub on 60-70% lock either way under 14's (sxi alloys)
Thanks for any help. Marc.
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Yep bleed brakes again, you got calipers on the right sides?
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Bleed nipples at the top
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Yep thats right, will just need bleeding up again. They won't feel 100% till they have been used a bit anyway.
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