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  1. 13th December 2016, 10:14 PM #11
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    Next thing on the agenda for brakes would be a brake upgrade up front to vented & slotted rotors...

    But for now I've got to improve the steering, which can be another thread!
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  2. 15th December 2016, 03:05 PM #12
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    Thanks for taking the trouble to put up some photos. It's good to see what can be done.
    At any given point in time, somewhere in the world someone is working on a Land-Rover.
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  3. 18th December 2016, 08:07 PM #13
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    Update.
    Have driven a bit further than down the road and back, and have found the brakes binding up a bit.

    The pedal is very high and I'm only getting very limited travel.

    Turns out I should have a spacer in between the booster and the firewall.


    Number 15 in the illustration

    Will need to compare pedals also as I seemed to have less problems when I pulled the pedal up
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  4. 4th January 2017, 04:13 PM #14
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    With the spacer installed, the brakes work properly.
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    Um, Copper brake lines are not legal in Australia !
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    Not arguing the point, but does anyone know "Why?" copper is not legal ?
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  7. 4th January 2017, 08:00 PM #17
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    Does anyone have a link to legislation? I'm in WA so there is no regular testing etc anyway.

    Link to current WA vehicle regulations here
    Not really any specific information regarding line material

    These lines are a copper/nickel alloy, which is apparently OEM on many modern cars including volvos, but still digging for info.

    Supposedly copper/nickel alloy lines are safer than steel as they don't rust?
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    Apparently copper work hardens and cracks, thats what I'm led to believe anyway.

    As an asides I just got my '73 Series 3 LWT registered for the first time in Australia, Its got the factory original steel brake lines, 43 years Old & not a spec of rust, had to get it approved by VASS Engineer and plated as complying with the relevant ADR's , inspected the original steel lines & didn't bat an eyelid . but looked harder & took photos of the brand new rubber hoses to make sure they complied with Aust standards .
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