Posted December 8, 20177 yr comment_536906 I replaced the rear line with oem but the new line is gonna get ruptured as well. After a short test drive I discovered the line is rubbing against the rotating drive shaft (hope I identified it correctly). Am I missing a part or a longer line is needed? Thanks 12/70 2.6 block E88 heads Mallory DCOE40 3/2 Twice pipes Tokico 1, 3/4 in sways, ext oil cooler Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/59122-rear-brake-line-rubbing-against-drive-shaft/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 8, 20177 yr comment_536909 I bought coated braided stainless lines off ebay for maybe $50 for all four. They worked out fine. Yours look too short to me, they are stretched. I think more length is what you need. If I remember right there is a difference between the fronts and the rears. Maybe you have fronts on the back? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/59122-rear-brake-line-rubbing-against-drive-shaft/#findComment-536909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 8, 20177 yr Author comment_536910 I bought coated braided stainless lines off ebay for maybe $50 for all four. They worked out fine. Yours look too short to me, they are stretched. I think more length is what you need. If I remember right there is a difference between the fronts and the rears. Maybe you have fronts on the back? Just bought these off Motorsport (rears). I guess longer braided lines it is and orient them away from moving part if possible. Thanks 12/70 2.6 block E88 heads Mallory DCOE40 3/2 Twice pipes Tokico 1, 3/4 in sways, ext oil cooler Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/59122-rear-brake-line-rubbing-against-drive-shaft/#findComment-536910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 8, 20177 yr comment_536981 The stock rubber lines are longer on the rear than on the fronts, maybe you got a set of fronts by accident. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/59122-rear-brake-line-rubbing-against-drive-shaft/#findComment-536981 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 8, 20177 yr Author comment_536982 The stock rubber lines are longer on the rear than on the fronts, maybe you got a set of fronts by accident. Maybe.. though measured about 11 inches12/70 2.6 block E88 heads Mallory DCOE40 3/2 Twice pipes Tokico 1, 3/4 in sways, ext oil cooler Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/59122-rear-brake-line-rubbing-against-drive-shaft/#findComment-536982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 8, 20177 yr comment_536983 It would have been more usefull had I posted the F/R lengths, but I don't know them off hand.... Not in a place I can measure them right now.. Edited December 8, 20177 yr by zKars Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/59122-rear-brake-line-rubbing-against-drive-shaft/#findComment-536983 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 9, 20177 yr Author comment_537010 It would have been more usefull had I posted the F/R lengths, but I don't know them off hand.... Not in a place I can measure them right now.. No worries. Thanks. I just hope ones I just ordered have correct lengths. I will follow up on progress. 12/70 2.6 block E88 heads Mallory DCOE40 3/2 Twice pipes Tokico 1, 3/4 in sways, ext oil cooler Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/59122-rear-brake-line-rubbing-against-drive-shaft/#findComment-537010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 9, 20177 yr comment_537020 Looks to me like somebody put parts on the wrong sides. Probably wheel cylinders, and/or hard lines. The hydraulic hose should have only a smooth 90 degree curve, not a 90 then the 180 that your picture shows. The hose is entering its second connection from the wrong direction. Just guessing, based on the FSM diagram and your problem. 11" is the long hose. I remember your problem from the last time. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/59122-rear-brake-line-rubbing-against-drive-shaft/#findComment-537020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 9, 20177 yr Author comment_537021 Looks to me like somebody put parts on the wrong sides. Probably wheel cylinders, and/or hard lines. The hydraulic hose should have only a smooth 90 degree curve, not a 90 then the 180 that your picture shows. The hose is entering its second connection from the wrong direction. Just guessing, based on the FSM diagram and your problem. 11" is the long hose. I remember your problem from the last time. You are correct. I will try correcting it by reversing the hardline. Can it be twisted with no issue?12/70 2.6 block E88 heads Mallory DCOE40 3/2 Twice pipes Tokico 1, 3/4 in sways, ext oil cooler Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/59122-rear-brake-line-rubbing-against-drive-shaft/#findComment-537021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 9, 20177 yr comment_537022 When bending hard lines you won't know if you have an issue until you have an issue. If you want to buy some time until you get a chance to swap the wheel cylinders you can buy pre-fitted specific lengths of hard line at the auto parts stores and bend them to the application. Fresh tubing bends much easier than aged, already bent tubing. "Work hardening". Sounds like you don't want to get in to the shoes and hardware right now. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/59122-rear-brake-line-rubbing-against-drive-shaft/#findComment-537022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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