Thread: Holden 2a build "OPAL"

Originally Posted by 67hardtop

Hi Paul, here is a couple pics of an untouched original s3 4 cyl brake pipe setup. Worth noting is that the left side cross over pipe, the pipe that joins the top and bottom wheel cylinders, is behind the swivel housing, and the drivers side, is in front of the 0f the swivel housing. Also, the top wheel cylinders are at the top of the plate and "aligned" with the top swivel pin. Both the bleed nipples are at the bottom (stupid design).

Cheers Rod

Just seen ur replies. You can do it anyway you want Paul, its ur vehicle after all. Was just trying to help mate. Cheers

Originally Posted by bemm52

John had another look this morning and I'm sure its to short, will not connect it properly until engine and gearbox are in.....I assume I could get a generic longer brake hose of any thread with 3/16 flare fittings to suit and reflare pipes to suit.

my thoughts are should the front of the vehicle become airborne (not something I anticipate happening ,but it could) these pipes are not going to cut it.

When I stripped the vehicle, front and rear spring, front chassis shackle pins were in the upper holes of hangers ....this would help the pipe a little perhaps but I don't want to go that way

Cheers Paul

The shock absorbers limit suspension travel, so you need to ensure that the hoses are long enough with the shockers fully extended (plus a bit in case one side is up and the other down).

If you have the longer military (One Ton) shackles, you need to use the lower holes. This applies especially to the front axle, as not matching the longer shackle with the correct front anchor location changes the caster, which is likely to have unexpected effects on the steering.

Originally Posted by 67hardtop;

Just seen ur replies. You can do it anyway you want Paul, its ur vehicle after all. Was just trying to help mate. Cheers

All suggestion's and help gratefully accepted Rod....I kinda shot myself in the foot a bit with the way I mounted the backing plate re plumbing, my initial thought was having wheel cylinders almost on the same plane may make bleeding easier .
The original setup is neater and of course I took no photos then realised its totally different to a SWB.

I think this vehicle is going to be a rivet counters worst nightmare there's more to come involving tub panels when I get there.

Cheers Paul

All good mate.

Re hose length I had my local brake place make me longer ones than standard as I have parabolic and longer shocks. Cheap fix but if you're counting every dollar longer flex lines are available ex UK for bugger all but I was happy to give my local bloke a few extra dollars to do mine.

Originally Posted by Homestar

Re hose length I had my local brake place make me longer ones than standard as I have parabolic and longer shocks. Cheap fix but if you're counting every dollar longer flex lines are available ex UK for bugger all but I was happy to give my local bloke a few extra dollars to do mine.

Any chance of a link to UK supplier, my googling seems to only throw up hoses of about same length.....sadly the logistics of getting to any major centre makes it easier for me to buy on line even OS



Cheers Paul

Originally Posted by bemm52

Any chance of a link to UK supplier, my googling seems to only throw up hoses of about same length.....sadly the logistics of getting to any major centre makes it easier for me to buy on line even OS

Four Wheel Drives (now in Hallam) used to keep longer brakes hoses. I purchased a couple of sets some years back for my military IIa & III.
A lot of brake places will make them up but it's an expensive option.

I should be able to get into the shed late today & measure up the hoses I have but can't guarantee Four Wheel Drives still have them. Their business has changed a lot over several recent owner changes. I can get there during the week to check though.



Colin

Originally Posted by bemm52

Any chance of a link to UK supplier, my googling seems to only throw up hoses of about same length.....sadly the logistics of getting to any major centre makes it easier for me to buy on line even OS



Cheers Paul

Les Richmond - Extended Brake and Clutch Lines
Paddock Spares - Goodrich Hoses - Series 2 & 3 - Paddock Spares
Famous Four - 3-Hose Braided Brake Flexi-Hose Kit (FF006144) for Land Rover Series IIA/III

Probably others too, check details before ordering any of these - was just a 5 minute search, some may not be exactly what you’re after. 👍