[FC] Check your brake hose

[Paul Steinberg]

The hose might have been incorrect for the vehicle, so make sure that you get the proper hose when you replace it.  I don't believe that any harm was done to the master cylinder.  Paul in CT
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Doug Bell 
  To: corvanatics at corvair.org 
  Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 11:55 AM
  Subject: [FC] Check your brake hose 


  Almost went to Corvair Heaven the other day.  All of a sudden the pedal went to the floor while trying to make a stop.  Luckily I had enough room to pull over to the left and use the emergency brake.  
  Discovered that my front driver side tire had, over time, worn a hole in the hose.  
  So, how does one keep the hose from rubbing?  One hose is longer than the other.  Which hose goes on the driver side?
  Is there a clamp attached to the hose to keep it away fron the tire and if so where does it attach to the body?  My master cylinder drained dry as a result.  Should I replace it too? Thanks for the help.
  Doug Bell
  Corsa Oregon
  61 Rampside
  63 coupe 
  66 Ultra Van #215
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