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[ToM 2012]

hi i have been told to get one off these so my front brakes lock up more then the back ones. i have messaged the chap that is selling it and he said....

 

 I am unsure what fitment the classic mini brake line is? The bias valve is 1/8 NPT, if you could check what the mini brake lines are then I may be able let you know.

 

this is the item i need. http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1423.l2649

 thanks tom 

 

[Artful Dodger]

This will need to be plumbed in to the line, so cutting, adding new unions and flaring the brake line. You can get the right unions, just make sure it's suitable for your brake line diameter (6mm IIRC) :)

[ToM 2012]

This will need to be plumbed in to the line, so cutting, adding new unions and flaring the brake line. You can get the right unions, just make sure it's suitable for your brake line diameter (6mm IIRC) :)

shall i tell him its 6mm IIRC? as i dont no what he is asking for. if you was after one would you buy this for yours? thanks tom 

[Artful Dodger]

I think it's a 6mm diameter brake line, I am not sure. You will need to double check this so I don't cause you any issues!!

I would, doesn't look to bad, but I can't see it in hand so I don't really know

[ToM 2012]

ok mate cheers. does anyone no the diameter of a brake line? is it 6mm? thanks tom 

[1984mini25]

why do you need the fronts to lock up more?

As surely if you have enough braking force to lock the fronts, any more braking efficiency clearly isn't needed as your exceeding the grip from the tyres anyways.

[ToM 2012]

the brakes work fine when driving normal but if i slam the brakes on the back end comes out as the back brakes lock first. so was told to get one of these to fit on so more fluid goes to the front ones first rather then the rear. thanks tom 

[1984mini25]

Try rebleading the fronts and see if that makes a difference.

[ToM 2012]

Try rebleading the fronts and see if that makes a difference.

ile give it a try if that does not make a difference would you go for one of those bias valves? 

[tractor]

Brake lines are 3/16 of an inch in diameter Tom if that helps


Trac

[tractor]

Also there should be around a 70/30 split where your front brakes do 70% of the braking hence the need for a bias valve

Trac

[ToM 2012]

Brake lines are 3/16 of an inch in diameter Tom if that helps
 

trac will message them that now and see what they say cheers mate. 

[ToM 2012]

Also there should be around a 70/30 split where your front brakes do 70% of the braking hence the need for a bias valve

Trac

you ever fitted one to a mini trac? 

[tractor]

Also there should be around a 70/30 split where your front brakes do 70% of the braking hence the need for a bias valve
Trac

you ever fitted one to a mini trac?

I've got a servo set up on my project with its got two lines, one for the front and one for the rear, the system features one of these https://www.google.c...7jAqjizeaJmB-M: it does all the balancing and pressure distribution, it's a later type set up I think completely different to what you've got on your project

Edited by tractor, 24 May 2013 - 10:19 PM.

[tractor]

Here you are mate this listing talks more sense http://www.ebay.co.u...=item4d0ccddb06


What you'll need by the looks of things is 2x male m10 unions that will fit your 3/16 line, should cost you about £3 for 10 of ebay ignor the male to male ones you get free with it

You ever done any brak flaring before? I can take you through it if you want, I've just learnt my self

Trac


Edit here's the unions you'll need http://www.ebay.co.u...=item257bfe3edd

Edited by tractor, 24 May 2013 - 10:29 PM.