Author Topic: Strap for rear axle brake line.  (Read 5729 times)

dseretakis

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Strap for rear axle brake line.
« on: January 05, 2011, 08:28:40 »
I'm going to be replacing the steel brake line which is strapped to the right rear axle. I don't want to use a hose clamp as this is not correct. Does anyone know if these steel straps are still available?

badali

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Re: Strap for rear axle brake line.
« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2011, 17:36:37 »
If it is the one with the cotter key looking strap I think they are still available.  I have seen them on eBay occasionally.  The kits had various sizes and were about $75 the last time I saw them.  It looked like enough to do a complete car.
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dseretakis

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Re: Strap for rear axle brake line.
« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2011, 17:58:32 »
Thanks.  I think I found it at the local dealership.  You have to buy a length of strap and then the clamp part.  I'll confirm tomorrow when I pick it up.

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Re: Strap for rear axle brake line.
« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2011, 20:41:35 »
Hello,

Review this information in our tech manual  http://www.sl113.org/wiki/Engine/HosesClamps 

Yes, you can order them from a variety of sources.

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dseretakis

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Re: Strap for rear axle brake line.
« Reply #4 on: January 06, 2011, 00:25:07 »
Hello,

Review this information in our tech manual  http://www.sl113.org/wiki/Engine/HosesClamps 

Yes, you can order them from a variety of sources.

Thanks, that was very informative.  I think I ordered the correct parts from the dealer today.  The moment of truth will be tomorrow.  I may be going overboard here for a non - show car but I just feel bad using the incorrect hose clamps.