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ironworks 12-07-2015 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MtotheIKEo (Post 623965)
That's about as wrong as can be.

He is actually correct. Think of it as two lines at say Disneyland. One line might be way longer but when you let 3 people get on to the ride everyone moves 3 steps forward. Doesn't mater how long or short. Same go for the brake pedal once the lines are bleed.

It's just basic hydraulics.

Passenger side brake lines are always way longer on cars due to master cylinder locations of left hand drive cars.

MtotheIKEo 12-08-2015 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ironworks (Post 623967)
He is actually correct. Think of it as two lines at say Disneyland. One line might be way longer but when you let 3 people get on to the ride everyone moves 3 steps forward. Doesn't mater how long or short. Same go for the brake pedal once the lines are bleed.

It's just basic hydraulics.

Passenger side brake lines are always way longer on cars due to master cylinder locations of left hand drive cars.

The brake lines would be the little ropes keeping people in line, the fluid is what you are referencing. Pressure is transmitted through fluid. I agree that he won't have an issue with different length hardlines though. Flex/soft lines would be a different issue.

dontlifttoshift 12-08-2015 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MtotheIKEo (Post 624023)
. Flex/soft lines would be a different issue.

Why?

ironworks 12-08-2015 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dontlifttoshift (Post 624026)
Why?

The brake lines expand due to pressure. Rubber lines worse then the steel braided lines.

dontlifttoshift 12-08-2015 01:08 PM

Oh. I thought maybe there was something more to it than that.

Sales@Dutchboys 12-16-2015 07:37 AM

Looking good Buddy! Your doing it right. Assembly should be a breeze. look forward to seeing more updates. Let me know if you need anything.

Ricochet 12-16-2015 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DutchBoys (Post 624685)
Looking good Buddy! Your doing it right. Assembly should be a breeze. look forward to seeing more updates. Let me know if you need anything.

Thanks Paul!! I'm still pushing. It will be heading to the paint shop when Curtis' "Victim" is done. I'll be reaching out soon!! Thanks!

Dr G 12-17-2015 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MtotheIKEo (Post 624023)
I agree that he won't have an issue with different length hardlines though. Flex/soft lines would be a different issue.

Sorry to sound argumentative, but again no. Different length flex lines on left vs. right sides of a car will not affect the amount of brake torque at the respective left and right wheels. The pressure everywhere in the system is the same (everywhere in the front system or in the rear system assuming dual bore MC or dual MC).

The only thing that flexible (expandable) lines will do is increase the distance you have to push the brake pedal in order to get to the same brake pressure. This makes the brakes feel mushy and difficult to modulate. But the ultimate force applied to the pedal to yield a certain brake effort will be no different than if all the lines were solid and non-expanding.

jy211 12-18-2015 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Ricochet (Post 624747)
Thanks Paul!! I'm still pushing. It will be heading to the paint shop when Curtis' "Victim" is done. I'll be reaching out soon!! Thanks!

What color(s) have you decided on?

Ricochet 12-18-2015 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jy211 (Post 624867)
What color(s) have you decided on?

Jeff, I have it narrowed down to 2 different color combos. We'll see what comes out of the gun on paint day!!


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