Tony Millward Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 Tony, looks like you have braided hose going from the brake pipe to the caliper bracket, what do you have going from there into the caliper ?. Is it the usual curved short pipe or do you have a short braided section there also ? Stan Hey Stan, It's the usual curved pipe (new of course). Piccie attached. Cheers Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted February 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 (edited) Hey Stan, It's the usual curved pipe (new of course). Piccie attached. Cheers Tony That really is a work of art Tony. How the heck are you going to be able to drive it in the street ? I have some SS braided short hoses on order that will replace the fixed pipe. I saw some at a show last year and I think they will hold up better than the rigid steel pipe. Stan Edited February 19, 2009 by foster461 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony Millward Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 That really is a work of art Tony. How the heck are you going to be able to drive it in the street ? I have some SS braided short hoses on order that will replace the fixed pipe. I saw some at a show last year and I think they will hold up better than the rigid steel pipe. Stan Thanks Stan, how do you mean, 'how are you going to drive it on the street'?...do you think I will have a legal problem with it?. I would also be interested in the short braided hoses when you get the details. Cheers Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 That really is a work of art Tony. How the heck are you going to be able to drive it in the street ? I have some SS braided short hoses on order that will replace the fixed pipe. I saw some at a show last year and I think they will hold up better than the rigid steel pipe. Stan Will they be able to cope with the short curve that is required Stan? Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted February 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 Thanks Stan, how do you mean, 'how are you going to drive it on the street'?...do you think I will have a legal problem with it?. I would also be interested in the short braided hoses when you get the details. Cheers Tony No, I mean how can you get that work of art dirty !. Stuart, the short SS braided hoses are either pre-shaped and/or are flexible. I should have them in my hand shortly, I'll post pictures. Ted Schumacher of TSI makes them up and also sells proper kevlar shoes and pads. Stan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony Millward Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 No, I mean how can you get that work of art dirty !. Stuart, the short SS braided hoses are either pre-shaped and/or are flexible. I should have them in my hand shortly, I'll post pictures. Ted Schumacher of TSI makes them up and also sells proper kevlar shoes and pads. Stan Nah.....it's gonna be used A LOT!... We don't get that much dirt on our roads Stan. I want to have fun in this car, all weathers...Looking forward to getting the hose details. Cheers Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted February 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 Nah.....it's gonna be used A LOT!... We don't get that much dirt on our roads Stan. I want to have fun in this car, all weathers...Looking forward to getting the hose details. Cheers Tony Sorry to have scared you. Dont forget to put the lock stop back on the trunnion. Stan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted February 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 Just got the package from TSI. The braided front and rear hoses, two short flexible hoses to go to the calipers and a braided hose for the oil pressure gauge (I've accidentally broken the plastic tube twice in the past). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 Just got the package from TSI. The braided front and rear hoses, two short flexible hoses to go to the calipers and a braided hose for the oil pressure gauge (I've accidentally broken the plastic tube twice in the past). Hi Stan Check when fitting some are nearside and offside ie: different lengths Neil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony Millward Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 (edited) Hi Stan, Do you have contact details for TSI or a website link?. I like the braided oil hose too. Cheers Tony Edited February 21, 2009 by Tonymill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted February 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Hi Stan, Do you have contact details for TSI or a website link?. I like the braided oil hose too. Cheers Tony This is Ted Schumacher, TSI http://www.tsimportedautomotive.com/ The short hoses were $9.95 each (he needs to know which caliper of course, mine were PB's) The oil pressure gauge line was $32.95 The 4 braided hoses were $79.95 A set of rear shoes and front pads in Kevlar were $120.00 (exchange) Should have the TR back on its wheels this weekend but too much snow and too frigging cold to venture out for a test. Stan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony Millward Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 This is Ted Schumacher, TSI http://www.tsimportedautomotive.com/ The short hoses were $9.95 each (he needs to know which caliper of course, mine were PB's) The oil pressure gauge line was $32.95 The 4 braided hoses were $79.95 A set of rear shoes and front pads in Kevlar were $120.00 (exchange) Should have the TR back on its wheels this weekend but too much snow and too frigging cold to venture out for a test. Stan Thanks for the info Stan, much appreciated Cheers Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted February 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Here's an attempt at pictures of the SS hoses installed. Hard to get a decent shot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 (edited) Here's an attempt at pictures of the SS hoses installed. Hard to get a decent shot. Stan I hope the first pic is on full lock ? the nylock nut on the upper joint should have some thread showing through Neil Edited February 21, 2009 by ntc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted February 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 StanI hope the first pic is on full lock ? the nylock nut on the upper joint should have some thread showing through Neil The first pic is on full lock although I'm going to muck with the bracket under the caliper bolt and see if a different angle relieves the stress on the longer hose. Not sure what is going on with the ball joint, I'll have to have another look at that as it is torqued up, perhaps it was not seated correctly in the vertical link.. Stan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted February 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Not sure what is going on with the ball joint, I'll have to have another look at that as it is torqued up, perhaps it was not seated correctly in the vertical link.. Stan So the ball joint thing is due to the nuts that came with the new ball joints. They are quite a bit taller than the originals and so the threads only just reach to the bottom of the nut. If I put an original nut onto the new ball joint I have the same amount of exposed thread as before. The new nuts will probably work as the thread does extend beyond the nylon ring but only just. These ball joints came from TRF, I have some alternatives ones on the way from Moss and I'll see if they are different. I have noticed that in general many of the modern fasteners that I have used are bulkier than the originals even though the grade and threads are the same. Perhaps one of Tony's pictures will zoom into his ball joint for comparison. Stan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony Millward Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Hi Stan, There does appear to be difference in the size of some fasteners lately. If I remember correctly, I changed the nyloc nut that came with my new ball joints as I wasn't happy the amount of thread extending out. Piccie attached. Cheers Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted February 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Hi Stan, There does appear to be difference in the size of some fasteners lately. If I remember correctly, I changed the nyloc nut that came with my new ball joints as I wasn't happy the amount of thread extending out. Piccie attached. Cheers Tony Tony, do you have a washer between the nut and the top of the vertical link or is just the nut ? Stan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Hi Stan, There does appear to be difference in the size of some fasteners lately. If I remember correctly, I changed the nyloc nut that came with my new ball joints as I wasn't happy the amount of thread extending out. Piccie attached. Cheers Tony Hi Tony,on your trunnion do you not have the outer and the inner large washers fitted ,from looking at the photo i cannot see the outer ones or maybe its my eyesight, too many late nights. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony Millward Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Hey fella's, Stan, There is no washer behind the nut, it's just locked to the arm. Niall, the washers you describe are definitely fitted. Cheers Tony PS...Kitchen nearly finished, can get on with my car then....HOORAY!!... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted February 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Hey fella's, Stan, There is no washer behind the nut, it's just locked to the arm. Niall, the washers you describe are definitely fitted. Cheers Tony PS...Kitchen nearly finished, can get on with my car then....HOORAY!!... Dont you just love the scrutiny that is applied to any picture posted. Really it is quite helpful once you get over the initial panic. My old new ball joints came with a washer and the old old ones had a washer. I'll see what the new ones have tomorrow and also compare the height of my nuts . Stan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fremont Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Hi Tony, Lovely suspension work there If you haven't proceeded beyond the picture you posted you may want to remove the paint from the steering link's tapered hole before fitting the rack ball joint's mating male taper. Paint will " lubricate " the interface in an undesirable fashion. I have seen where others have done this with the wheel spindle taper too, a rather more serious location where loosening would be more " consequential " . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Hi Tony As a follow on to Tom's excellent advise both of my cars have a washer behind the lock nut Cheers Neil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony Millward Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Hi Tom and Neil, Many thanks for your input, it is definitely appreciated. I did clean out the holes before fitting the tapered shaft (thankfully). I think you are correct that a washer should be under the nuts. It's funny as I was thinking this after the previous posts so will do. I don't mind 'scrutiny' at all. In fact I welcome it (I'm not perfect and do make mistakes)...so if I make a cock up, I need to be told otherwise I'll never know... Cheers fella's Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted February 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 I don't mind 'scrutiny' at all. In fact I welcome it (I'm not perfect and do make mistakes)...so if I make a cock up, I need to be told otherwise I'll never know... In that case let me inquire about the shock mount as the top rubber buffer is missing, the lock nut is missing and the cup washer is upside down... Stan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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