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Poor rear brakes ? Check out those fluid lines !

 
 
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Danie
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Joined: 23 Jan 2010
Odometer: 66
Location: Durban, South Africa



PostPosted: Sun Aug 11, 2013 4:24 pm    Post subject: Poor rear brakes ? Check out those fluid lines ! Reply with quote

I was considering a rear disc brake mod to improve my Nivas'brakes, but have just discovered that both brake fluid lines at the rear axle (located at both sides of the T-piece at the rear axle) have been squashed (flattened) completely at different locations - therefore the brake fluid flow to each wheel has obviously been restricted to a very large extend.

Anyone out there who also experience a poor brake problem ,just have a very close look at those two brake fluid lines between the T- piece and the wheels at the rear axle - it might also be blocked (flattened) at certain locations...
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gadgetboy
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Joined: 03 Sep 2005
Odometer: 1947
Location: Belfast, N. Ireland



PostPosted: Sun Aug 11, 2013 5:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

From the first page of the brake section in the repair manuals.

Quote:
Inspection and adjustment

Pipelines and connections - inspection

To prevent any occasional failure of the braking system carefully inspect all pipelines:

- metal pipelines should have no dents or cracks and should lie far from sharp edges that can damage them

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Danie
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Location: Durban, South Africa



PostPosted: Tue Aug 13, 2013 5:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well, some time ago I have bougt a 2nd Niva at a very good price, and the latest idea is to use this ( badly rusted) 2nd Niva for spare part purposes. Since my original post (this topic) I decided to use the the brake fluid lines at my 2nd Niva's rear axle at my original Niva's axle, but guess what........the brake fluid pipe between the T- piece and the right rear wheel at my 2nd Niva has a similar problem Confused

,,,,,,,,,,,which makes me wonder - how on earth is it possible that brake fluid pipes which has been installed ON TOP of the rear axles can get damaged like that Question
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Toseland
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Joined: 25 Oct 2011
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1999 Suzuki Vitara

PostPosted: Sat Apr 05, 2014 9:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

stones, rocks, etc.. you would be best fitting a set of nice braided hoses in this respect, from the T piece in the center, to the cylinders..

speak to dave at llama4x4, i cannot recommend this guy highly enough.. even when i am not buying things he is one of the most helpful guys i know.

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