On Sat, 31 Oct 1998, KEVIN EDDINS wrote:
> I'm replacing my rear brake lines with stainless steel lines, and I need to
> know why the current flexible line connects to a solid line that goes
> under the drive (axel) shaft and then into the cylinder.
>
> I would like to avoid this solid brake line, if it is advisable. My workshop
> manual shows the flexible line connecting directly into the cylinder.
WAG: as this change was made coincident with the introduction of the 1"
longer axles (1973 models), I'm guessing that it was an economcial way to
adapt the brake hydraulics to the longer axle length. It preserved the
original chassis connection point, and may even have been a way to avoid
having a longer hose possibly interfere with the axle or other suspension
bits.
Just a guess!
--Andy
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