First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ......................................................................... I don't use the clamp on my 69. I was always told the correct way to put on the front hoses is to install the bottom end to the caliper and lock it in place, then as you install the top end to the frame, since it's a hexagonal mount, turn the hose one or two index points to the outside, instead of putting it straight into the bracket. This will flex the hose naturally away from the frame and prevent any rubbing against stationary parts as your suspension moves.
What my father taught me. Just my $.02, Thomas :) -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jim Sent: Monday, September 14, 2009 12:13 AM To: First Generation Firebird-L Subject: [FGF] Thoughts on the need for this brake hose clamp First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ......................................................................... There's a ebay auction for these brake hose clamps... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330327635603&s sPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT but when I looked at my car (69 with factory disks) it seems like putting these clamps on would just create more stress on the hose. Without the clamps it doesn't seem like the hose is rubbing on anything or having any other issues. Are people with 69s using these clamps???? My brake hoses do have the metal collar on the brake hose that would be in the right spot to clamp these to the upper A arm. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submissions to Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Unsubscribe from Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Help: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/firebird/Firebird-L.html> Classifieds: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/ubb/> Owner Pictures: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submissions to Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Unsubscribe from Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Help: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/firebird/Firebird-L.html> Classifieds: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/ubb/> Owner Pictures: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/>
