Front Disk Brake Hose Problem

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  1. craigs1970mav

    craigs1970mav Member

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    I converted my 1970 Maverick to front disc brakes using parts from a 1977 Maverick. Everything went great until i drove the car and noticed that when I bottomed out the steering wheel turning left and right that the brake hoses were getting pinched between the caliper and steering limiter. I ordered some banjo style brake hoses to hopefully fix the problem just haven't had the time to try them out. Still, it bothers me that it seems that no one else has had this problem. Any advice is appreciated. WP_20150218_013.jpg WP_20150218_013.jpg WP_20150218_009.jpg
     

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    banjo fitting may be the answer.
     
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    Well I dunno about the banjo fitting, but that caliper bolt surely appears to be loose...
     
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    Didn't realize you could put them on backwards :slap:. Thanks
     
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