euan
New member
Hi all,
During the normal mundane processes of replacing the discs and pads that went well on the other 3 wheels, I had major problems with the rear driver side. The result was that the handbrake cable braket became damaged (the nut sheared) probably due to the number of times it was hit with a mallet, and stuck in a vice. That beast simply refused to return home... So with new caliper in hand (£137), I get to fitting it. 10 minute job one might think? Problem is the hydralic brake hose doesn't tighten to the same orientation. It is nearly 180 degrees out, which means with the hose straight its facing the wrong way! What do I do? New hose, how where??? Can I adjust the rubber hose where it mounts the rigid pipe on the wheel support? Those little copper pipes look fragile and I don't want to touch them...
During the normal mundane processes of replacing the discs and pads that went well on the other 3 wheels, I had major problems with the rear driver side. The result was that the handbrake cable braket became damaged (the nut sheared) probably due to the number of times it was hit with a mallet, and stuck in a vice. That beast simply refused to return home... So with new caliper in hand (£137), I get to fitting it. 10 minute job one might think? Problem is the hydralic brake hose doesn't tighten to the same orientation. It is nearly 180 degrees out, which means with the hose straight its facing the wrong way! What do I do? New hose, how where??? Can I adjust the rubber hose where it mounts the rigid pipe on the wheel support? Those little copper pipes look fragile and I don't want to touch them...