Thursday 25 June 2009

Brakes & p clips

Goal for this evening was to fix the front brake pipes down with rubber lined p-clips. However, although the p-clips are stated as 5mm, they don't seem to support the pipes and feel very loose so I've not fixed anything down. I've ordered some more p clips stated as 4.7mm or 3/16 so hopefully these will sort this issue and I'll be able to get the pipes done over the coming weekend.

The prop shaft, drives shafts, steering rack extensions, U/J extension, rear camber adjusters and cycle wing stays all look good now that they've been painted in black POR15.

The camber adjusters have been fitted with polybushes and steel liner. These have now been fitted to the upper rear wishbone with lock nuts in order to be offered up to the rear hub carrier.
I physically can't get the camber adjuster within the hub carrier which seems much narrower. Perhaps the steel liners could be filed down a bit to get round this. Need to check locostbuilders to see if anyone has had this before and what the best solution is

Since I can't get on with the brake lines or rear suspension, I started to re-assemble the steering column adjustment mechanism (in other words -can't remember how it goes back together)

not much change visually on the car, too many scratchy head moments


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