I'm getting ready to install my line-loc and need to bend some lines. I always see lines coiled near the master.


Anyone know what this is for???

Thanks!

just a guess.. heat dissipation?

I always thought it was so the lines have the ability to move without getting kinked or fatigued when someone replaces a master cylinder or brake booster. Also it has to allow for flexing between the body and the frame.

Acts as a "shock absorber". Remember, the master cylinder is mounted to the body and the junction block is mounted to the chassis. There is some "twisting" motion between the two. The coil absorbs this motion preventing the eventual stress cracking of the lines at the master cylinder.

I HAVE to learn to type faster, Bill!! smile.gif

IMO coils ure fugly & are not needed...

cool thanks guys!

Originally posted by ssal396:
IMO coils ure fugly & are not needed... As a rule, if the manufacturer didn't think they were necessary, they wouldn't be there. The coiled tubing is done in other installations where vibration and shock will be encountered.

Originally posted by LeoP:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by ssal396:
IMO coils ure fugly & are not needed... As a rule, if the manufacturer didn't think they were necessary, they wouldn't be there. The coiled tubing is done in other installations where vibration and shock will be encountered. </font>[/QUOTE]Not trying to start trouble, but my car doesn't have any coils near the master, & it never did .... ;)

Originally posted by ssal396:
Not trying to start trouble, but my car doesn't have any coils near the master, & it never did .... ;) Maybe your car is "one off"

Or maybe they thought "hey this car isn't going to have enough power to cause line movement fatigue" smile.gif
j/k but they are needed to keep the lines from breaking because of the movement fatigue.

I've seen his car Dean, I think it's the power thing!!! :D J/K

I wish mine looked as good as his and yours.

It does, just the wrong color ;)