Almost finished with the 13" BBK using J30 calipers. One side is completely done except the fact that I can't get the SS brake line to stay in the strut mounting point. I've got tokico illuminas and it easily slides through both sides so I can't put the retainer clip back on. Anybody ran into this before thinking about maybe trying to "crush" the mounting point closed a little or making a washer for the other side or something. Also I got the brake lines from automax_95.

 

Guess I needed a fresh start didn't seem to have any problems today stayed right in and I could't get it through. Guess it was another part of a bad yesterday.

 

I used a zip tie because mine would not stay for long.

 

I found on the back I needed to squeeze the tabs closer and it worked good.

 

ehh its not a big deal. i didnt even put the clips back on. everything is just hanging on mine.

 

any pics to share with the group

 

Hey ss lines fit both stock and aftermarket brakes (wondering cuz of rotor and caliper size diff)

 

depends on the caliper and required length of the line. various kits require different lines. For this one, he can use a stock/SS line to fit stock.

Morpheus, I suggest you tie the brake lines to something. last thing you want to do is have a line rupture after rubbing against your strut. it'll always break right when you need it the most (since that's when you're putting the most stress on it).

And yes, generally you can just squeeze the tabs together a bit on the strut and make the clips stay in place. I've seen that happen on several different brands of brake lines.

 

Well I've got SS corp 12" rotors BBK comin (a-168-6) and I ordered lines, so will I be ok?