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where can i get some of these
DIR By: hippydave
Date: April 20, 2014, 1:32 pm
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i need a couple of these for the brake pistons so i can put the
bleed nipple to top of the 11" TLS brakes that i have fitted on
the 88 and i cant find any anywhere.
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Re: where can i get some of these
DIR By: NiteMare
Date: April 20, 2014, 1:57 pm
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i would suggest those aren't ideal for your intended use, look
at the mating face it's not convex to assist in creating a seal
plus who knows what angle it will end up facing once tightened
i wouldn't use them, learn to bend the pipe carefully
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Re: where can i get some of these
DIR By: GlenAnderson
Date: April 20, 2014, 2:00 pm
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It's the kind of thing that Holdens would carry... But I have to
admit, I've never seen one before.
I have made remote bleed points up using a length of brake pipe
and a bulkhead fitting before, but that would obviously be much
bulkier than the item you have pictured.
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Re: where can i get some of these
DIR By: Roveerman
Date: April 20, 2014, 2:01 pm
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You could try some of these
HTML http://www.burtonpower.com/goodridge-3-brake-hose-fitting-banjo-adaptor-3-8-unf-bfu23.html
And
HTML http://www.venhill.co.uk/Hoses_-_Components_&_Lines/POWERHOSE/BANJO_BOLTS/110375DC_3-8_UNF_SINGLE_BANJO_BOLT_-_CHROME.html
If you have the room
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Re: where can i get some of these
DIR By: GlenAnderson
Date: April 20, 2014, 2:05 pm
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A banjo bolt and a 3/8" female banjo would be a good solution.
Maybe even one that's easier to fit as I share Nitemare's
reservations about the original part; you'll not be able to
guarantee it's orientation when tight as it's fixed, whereas a
banjo will sit where you want it to.
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Re: where can i get some of these
DIR By: SteamPunk
Date: April 20, 2014, 2:23 pm
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I include a link to the part to highlight what has already been
said. I'm afraid that these are not suitable for use with
braking systems, you will note that under 'essential extras' RS
list PTFE tape. Fittings of this type make their seal along the
tapered length of the threaded section, unlike brake pipe
fittings which seal at the interface between copper pipe and
harder steel/brass cylinder/fitting.
HTML http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/hydraulic-elbow-threaded-adaptors/3675859/
I have these brakes and I have used an elbow to make bleeding
easier. A rubber elbow on the bleed pipe :smilewide:
The original design calls for the bleed nipple at the bottom.
Not logical, but with a bit of patience it does the job.
:thumbs:
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Re: where can i get some of these
DIR By: Roveerman
Date: April 20, 2014, 3:34 pm
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I had 11" tls at one time and just used an extra pipe to run
from the flex down to the bottom and then another back to the
top. This put the bleeder were it ought to be, it's a fiddle
fitting with tight bends but the banjo I listed is made for
brake lines and looks like it's tapered to fit a standard double
formed ends as long as there is room this would be the best
option.
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Re: where can i get some of these
DIR By: hippydave
Date: April 20, 2014, 3:53 pm
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the banjo may well be what is required
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Re: where can i get some of these
DIR By: SteamPunk
Date: April 20, 2014, 3:56 pm
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Those venhill ones look just the ticket, I reckon I'll try some
of them myself. (Would definitely fit, although bleed nipple
assembly would be more vulnerable).
I have toyed with the idea of plumbing the cylinders as
roveerman suggests but have yet to try it. In fact, I have just
rebuilt the entire system and stuck stubbornly to the original
lower bleed nipple position on a 'they wouldn't have designed it
that way etc. . .' basis. Considering the two hours spent
getting a solid pedal this was probably a poor decision.
:banghead
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