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thepj
21-02-2010, 09:44 PM
so i got myself some braided lines, my standard lines ahve a slight bend at the caliper and one of new ones dont. will it be alright to just give it abit of a bend?

El_Hefty
21-02-2010, 10:02 PM
well it will be if you do it carefully, i do it at work with a little heat but then i also test them afterwards to 3000psi for a minute ... does it need the bend?

thepj
21-02-2010, 10:16 PM
alright thanks good to know its been done, it only needs tiny bit so hose doesnt hit againts the caliper.

VFighteR
22-02-2010, 07:42 AM
quote:Originally posted by thepj

so i got myself some braided lines, my standard lines ahve a slight bend at the caliper and one of new ones dont. will it be alright to just give it abit of a bend?


Hey mate - Yeah Mine were the same - A few gentle love taps with a rubber dolly fixed the problem - Dont go overboard though =)

thepj
22-02-2010, 08:12 PM
nice thanks fella for clearing up my worrys, was hoping it was just matter of givin them little bend

80s freak
23-02-2010, 08:21 PM
What brand are thet pj?