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Issue with HR disc brake system, Warning

Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 2:21 pm
by Finny
When HR disc brake front end is added to an FB or EK.
It appears that the flexible hose on the front brakes rubs on the wheel on full lock.

The original HR setup used a special spring with a clamp to go unto the flexible hose.
But most of the time the spring/clamp doesn't come with the front end. :shock: :evil: :evil:

Does anyone have pictures of their setup showing the hose and how the spring connects it.

HR drum brake hoses go from a higher spot of the hub and don't seem to have this issue, just the disc brake ones.
Probably due to the fact that it connects to a special "L" plate at the bottom.

Could also be worthwhile anyone who has one checks that the hose isn't rubbing. :? or that the springs haven't come off.
If it does wear through then you will loose all brakes :shock: :shock: :shock:

Anyhow, if anyone has pictures on how they connect and/or can advise where to get them from (apart from wreckers, if you can find any) :D :D

Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 4:36 pm
by Devilrod
I made my own setup, but it's not that good as they rub on full lock. Needs refining. I'll post pics when I get it right.

Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 7:22 pm
by blue ute
Is this what you're lookiing for Finny

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Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 9:57 pm
by Finny
Thanks Blue Ute, Yep they look like the ones.
Slightly different to what I remember, but that must be them.

So it's a metal clip that goes over the flexible hose :? :?
So where does the other end connect ?
What model car is in the photo's.

Better than my temporary springs. But they work :shock: :shock: :D

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Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2009 12:01 am
by Finny
Can't seem to find anywhere that has these, but others have improvised.
They did seem to be on Drum and Disc brakes

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Still not sure where they connect on the frame. :?

But I'll have a look on my drum brake HR Premier and hopefully it has them.
:shock: :D

Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2009 12:45 am
by (AUST)Mod
Is that my EK blue ute?

Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2009 9:36 am
by Finny
Did you do a detailed how to change your front end from drum to disc.

Then Yes....... :D :D

Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 11:21 pm
by Finny
Have now got my two springs.

Decided to use the ones off the HR.
The springs have cleaned up OK, but I'll make some new metal clips, the old ones were fairly rusted.

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