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Old 03-14-2009, 02:41 PM
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After installing my Pacesetter headers and Texas Speed Catted Y pipe, my buddy noticed that the Y pipe is pretty close to the brake lines that go along on the driver side. We really didn't see an easy way to get more room between the Y and the brake lines. Is this the way that the Y is designed to be or does anyone have suggestions for trying to get more room between the Y and brake lines? Thanks.
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if your concerned about the heat wrap the pipe and put some heat shielding wrap on the brake lines.

but i wouldnt be worried about it, brake temps at the caliper far exceed any radiant heat from the exhaust.
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Originally Posted by Sbertolone
if your concerned about the heat wrap the pipe and put some heat shielding wrap on the brake lines.

but i wouldnt be worried about it, brake temps at the caliper far exceed any radiant heat from the exhaust.
Ok, so it really shouldn't be a problem? They are not touching, but they are close.
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fuel line = problem
brake line = not so much
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If you look at the bracket where the lines are it is possible to "flip" them up slightly. Thats what everyone does. I've had mine on for 4+ years and never had a problem.
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Like the previous posts says, flip the bracket on the brake/fuel lines and that will move them up to give you some more room.

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I have this same problem with my install, guess i will flip the brackets and see what happens.
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Thanks guys. I will try that.




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