Sea 13 Report post Posted April 20, 2017 Again .... a picture is worth a Thousand words .... need I say more? 1969 Convertible 302 2 bbl Front brake conversion was already done when I got the car ... THEN ... I noticed the wear in the first picture below, the hose runs across the sway bar (on both sides) and has worn a hole through the rubber to the hose core (on both sides) ... no leaks .. YET!! ... technical questions follow ... 1.) IF I replace with steel braid hoses will it still wear through? 2.) Is there a better way to route/reroute the hoses? 3.) Why can't things just work the way you want them to? 4.) Why does crap have to be so dang difficult? Any suggestions would be appreciated .... also do they sell patience anywhere? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangmike6996 34 Report post Posted April 20, 2017 I would not run ANY brake line that contacts moving parts. SS braided will wear slower but will still wear. Can you reorient the hose block so the brake hose aims higher up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmlay 80 Report post Posted April 20, 2017 +1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jan 12 Report post Posted April 21, 2017 The hose is mounted the wrong way around. You shouldn't have that bend on the pipe. Also note that the hoses differ from left and right side. They are marked L and R. 1 fvike reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sea 13 Report post Posted April 21, 2017 Damn I just KNEW this wasn't going to be an easy fix, ok ... back under the car today and find out if the Left/Right are reversed ..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caseyrhe 650 Report post Posted April 21, 2017 Its the price we pay for owning and driving the beautiful machines they are!! The Mighty 69/70 Stangs. 1 step forward and 3 steps back 2 Chelby-Ann and RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Max Power 74 Report post Posted April 21, 2017 2 hours ago, Sea said: Damn I just KNEW this wasn't going to be an easy fix, ok ... back under the car today and find out if the Left/Right are reversed ..... In the grand scheme of things, this is an easy fix. 3 RPM, Chelby-Ann and JayEstes reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sea 13 Report post Posted April 21, 2017 *sigh* y'all are right of course ... luckily it's pouring here today .... if it were sunny I'd be more ticked off then I am about this .... to top it all off the daughter dropped off Grand kids this morning, so I have 2 "helpers" 2 & 3 years old ..... kinda like herding cats in a tornado .... so much for getting under the car today ..... I need a Scotch and a cigar ..... or perhaps a tree and some ductape ...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Max Power 74 Report post Posted April 21, 2017 Well, even though you don't have a big problem, the scotch and a cigar is a perfect solution. ;) 1 Chelby-Ann reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boogerschnot 12 Report post Posted April 22, 2017 Best to take care of that. I know first hand what happens when you loose your brakes at speed. =new front end. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sea 13 Report post Posted April 22, 2017 Roger that ... no intention of driving until it's corrected .... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rsanter 152 Report post Posted April 23, 2017 That brake hose bracket is also not located in the correct position. theu mount to the middle of the frame rail to exsisting holes. looks like they drilled a couple of holes at the top of the rail bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danno 128 Report post Posted April 24, 2017 Agree with Bob on the brake hose bracket. it does not look right. Take advantage of the "helpers" now. They will grow up too soon and want to drive your car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sea 13 Report post Posted April 25, 2017 As my Father told me on many occasions "Want" in one hand and crap in the other .... see which one one gets full first ..... My wife doesn't even drive my Mustang .... Grand Kids have Zero Chance .... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
