[bodomram07]

Hi
I just installed new stainless front hose on my 71 that I purchased from Right Stuff Detailing (part number # FH20S) along with hose braket (part number # RSBK70) and the hose are way too short, If I turn the steering full lock I will broke the hose, see picture !!!
Is there something wrong with my installation ???

 

[bodomram07]

Here another view

 

[-SS454-]

how long are the hoses? I just installed some Wilwood 14" SS lines and they have more than enough length. However I had to modify the hardline to flexline adapter as it would not work with the stock frame bracket. :/

 

[BillsCamino]

I believe 2nd gen Camaro front disc brake hoses are longer and could be found locally.
But, I'd call Right Stuff first and ask them WTF???

 

[Rich-L79]

Was the car originally a disc brake car? I seem to recall that the brake hose bracket location for disc and drums is not the same.

 

[vetteman_72]

I am dealing with the same issue in my '70...
I started with "replacements", that I had bought several years ago, when I was taking the car apart.
I decided they were old,and too short, and went to NAPA, but theirs were too short. Went to a swap meet in the winter and asked a guy selling Inline Tube or Right stuff- don't remember which, and he asked if the motor was in the car.."hmmmm, " I thought- "No it isn't". He seemed to think that might be the difference.
I went to eBay and bought a longer set of stainless braided ones, and they seem to be too long! Looks like they'll rub the tires during a turn.
The motor still isn't in the car, so I can't make a final determination about it.

 

[vetteman_72]

Regarding the swap from drum to disc, and the mounting point? I don't see a separate set of holes for relocating the brackets- I would think they would want to standardize stuff like that....

 

[modchevelle]

The hoses are to short when the suspension is unloaded off the ground but is it ok when on the ground???

 

[gordonchevelle]

The hoses are to short when the suspension is unloaded off the ground but is it ok when on the ground???

X2 I thought I had the same problem until it got on the ground and turned the wheel lock to lock, it was fine. I cant remember if I bought them from Right Stuff or jegs or something.

 

[modchevelle]

My hoses are short when unloaded.

 

[novaderrik]

i don't know about the A bodies, but my Nova had 2 different mounting points for the line on the frame for drums or discs... i was able to use Russel braided lines for my car hooked up to the stock drum brake bracket and hardlines, but i was also using C4 Vette PBR calipers so i don't know how much difference that made..

i don't suppose you could flip that frame bracket over? that would gain you about an inch of length for the hose as long as the hard line will pull that far...

 

[Hiline51]

I was thinkin' turn the banjo fitting to eliminate the kink.

 

[burrodebo]

What novaderrick said. Looks like you could rotate the hose where it is attached to the caliper too ...

That said, those hoses look really short IMO.

Here's mine. Excuse the wiring.

It also looks like your mounting bracket is really far back, for what it's worth ... Mine looks closer to the control arm. It's a 66 so who knows. Bo.

 

[bodomram07]

how long are the hoses?

12" Long

 

[thecramp]

Hi guys !!

Thanks you much, i'm french i was about to buy the FH20S, looks great.

BUT
My car is a chevy truck , but the frame a chevelle. don't know exactly witch year.
i measure the hose is about 30cm , i think it's 12 " long. i appear too short !!

Thanks ill take other hoses
Do somebody know the length of the russel # 692080?

 

[Jack Action]

Hi guys !!

Thanks you much, i'm french i was about to buy the FH20S, looks great.

BUT
My car is a chevy truck , but the frame a chevelle. don't know exactly witch year.
i measure the hose is about 30cm , i think it's 12 " long. i appear too short !!

Thanks ill take other hoses
Do somebody know the length of the russel # 692080?

Just like it was said earlier, start by removing the kink in the hose by loosening the banjo bolt and rotating the fitting and don't forget that your wheel is completely unloaded and at full turn, which is an extreme situation.

Tel qu'écris précedemment, commencez par enlever le pli du tuyau en dévissant la vis de banjo et en tournant le raccord sur l'étrier et n'oubliez pas qu'il n'y a pas de poids sur votre roue et que la direction est complètement braquée, ce qui est une situation extrême.

 

[thecramp]

hi,

i'll try to turn the banjo when i'll have the new hoses, so do you think that a stock hose could be ok ? or need longer?

 

[Chevy67]

I had the same problem with my aftermarket brake system. The sales guy swore they were correct yet they had some longer ones they "kept on hand". They fit perfectly.