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JohnFol:
Hi all just swapped out front disks and pads. Needed to remove caliper completely to retract it.

Refitted hoses and one looks like it's too tight a bend. The banjo fitting has peg on caliper that locates with peg on hose so I know the angle is correct.

Could just do with a 2nd opinion before I say "job done".
Ps wheels point straight

Nigel:
Hi John,

I think I would try to push a little more hose through the
strut clamp so as to reduce the bend radius.

Nigel

SanRemo78:
Plus one for that suggestion Nigel, a little WD40 sprayed on the rubber and it should slide through. I'd also re-instate the wear indicator wire. Is the loom end just flapping loose somewhere above waiting to earth out at an inopportune moment?

WestonE:
Hi John, I agree with the other comments on hose to clamp position. I think I would consider replacement with Braided hoses given the corrosion on those end fittings. Not an MOT fail and not dangerous yet, but these are brakes after all.

Eric
 

squiglyzigly:
Nipple covers, missus swears by them. Reduces the chances of them snapping off when you need them to move.

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