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Post by tony1964 on Jan 14, 2018 19:21:01 GMT 1
Fitted a new brake hose a while back and it's scuffing the swing arm, as far as i'm aware the hose is fitted correctly. Any ideas on how to prevent this?? Tony  PICT2583 by Anthony Baker, on Flickr |
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Post by kostas on Jan 14, 2018 19:26:29 GMT 1
Hi mate,
You are missing a guide exactly at that spot.
Kostas
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Post by tony1964 on Jan 14, 2018 20:14:39 GMT 1
Thanks Kostas, would you happen to know what it looks like?? been on the fowlers website and i cant find anything on there.
Tony
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Post by JonW on Jan 14, 2018 22:18:58 GMT 1
Bizarre I just looked at the F1 and F2 parts books and dont see it either, weird. Its a looped piece of flat steel with folded edges, I thought I had a photo but cant find one. :/
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Post by JonW on Jan 14, 2018 22:20:12 GMT 1
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Jan 14, 2018 23:19:19 GMT 1
I'd say it's not the guide that is the problem
The line is slightly too long.
Even with the guide fitted the line will still hit the swinger when the bike squats
Steve
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Post by markhoopy on Jan 14, 2018 23:55:19 GMT 1
I'd say it's not the guide that is the problem The line is slightly too long. Even with the guide fitted the line will still hit the swinger when the bike squats Steve I agree .. when I ordered Venhill lines for mine I guessed at the length for the rear caliper line and finished up ordering again but 30mm shorter. |
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Post by LC_BOTT on Jan 15, 2018 14:31:56 GMT 1
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Post by tony1964 on Jan 17, 2018 17:12:58 GMT 1
Thanks Guys,
Is it possible to cut them down??
Tony
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Post by rich on Jan 17, 2018 19:45:29 GMT 1
Thanks Guys, Is it possible to cut them down?? Tony Yes, but if the ends are crimped you will need to cut off the old one and will need one new banjo end and olive. If they are the screw on type, you can reuse it so all you will need is the brass olive. You will also need a decent pair of cutters to cleanly snip the hose. I am assuming that you have made up braided hoses before? If not, may be better to get someone to help as brakes are obviously something you can't take chances with. |
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Post by tony1964 on Apr 8, 2018 8:26:58 GMT 1
Morning All,
It was suggested that the brake hose may be to long, i have recently purchased another hose and to be honest there isn't much in it, 3-4mm so i can't see this making a difference.
There must be other owners out there with braided rear hoses on standard swings arms, what have you done different to prevent this.
Tony
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2018 8:46:08 GMT 1
Haven’t done anything different
Your hose is too long by about 3/4”
You will also find that the original rubber hose is of larger diameter and thus is a snug fit into the bracket, so a cut pice of rubber placed over your line may well solve your issue as well
HTH
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Post by tony1964 on Apr 8, 2018 12:04:48 GMT 1
Haven’t done anything different Your hose is too long by about 3/4” You will also find that the original rubber hose is of larger diameter and thus is a snug fit into the bracket, so a cut pice of rubber placed over your line may well solve your issue as well HTH hblair, That's 2 off the shelf rear brake hoses that are to long, did you get yours made to measure or was an off the shelf product?? Did the original hose have a rubber grommet on that went into the guide or was it just the hose itself ? on Fowlers parts list it looks just like a hose. Thanks Tony |
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Post by reggieperrin on Apr 8, 2018 12:58:03 GMT 1
Hi Tony,
Being 'off the shelf' doesn't guarantee them being the correct size, unless it's a Yamaha shelf and even then the parts can be wrong or superseded...
Try to find an original to measure if you want to be totally clear.
It shouldn't be rubbing the swing arm.
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Post by tony1964 on Apr 8, 2018 13:06:13 GMT 1
Hi Tony, Being 'off the shelf' doesn't guarantee them being the correct size, unless it's a Yamaha shelf and even then the parts can be wrong or superseded... Try to find an original to measure if you want to be totally clear. It shouldn't be rubbing the swing arm. Hi reggieperrin, I threw the original away when i fitted the hose that's on it now, didn't think about comparing the two at the time. Maybe someone on the forum still has an original and could measure it for me. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2018 15:10:15 GMT 1
The hose was made to measure off the original
I'm away working until 17th ATM, however when i get back i can measure the length for you if someone doesn't have that done for you by then
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Post by tony1964 on Apr 8, 2018 15:18:53 GMT 1
The hose was made to measure off the original I'm away working until 17th ATM, however when i get back i can measure the length for you if someone doesn't have that done for you by then Thanks. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2018 15:23:35 GMT 1
no worries
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