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Old 05-10-2023, 11:08 AM   #8
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Re: Can't find a front caliper brake line/hose

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Originally Posted by hewittca View Post
Yeah I would agree, they probably wanted to upgrade to a braided line because they are more durable, but it looks like it still took a beating so you may need to determine the source of damage. If you have a line with -an fittings, your caliper and brake line on the chassis would need some sort of adapters on them as well. The caliper would have a banjo bolt to -an adapter and the brake line would be inverted flare to -an. That's if the lines and calipers are stock to your chassis.
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Looking at the damage, it appears to have been bumped with a cut wheel or grinder is my guess.
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