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I was told it was in order to leave some brake lines in case you needed to reflare an end...I've also been told it was supposed to be for flex as well.
That last pic reminds me of a question I've had - does anyone know the purpose behind "coiling" the lines coming out of the master cylinder?? I'm sure there's a good reason behind it, I've just never learned what it is... (Related to air bubbles maybe?)
The coil is there for flex. That’s the only reason I know of.
I got the front brake lines finished. I spent most of the day yesterday getting all the lights and turn signals to work. I had to rewire the brake light wiring to work with the switch in the Wilwood proportioning valve. Got the reverse lights working with the new shifter and I also had to replace the flasher and change a few bulbs.
That last pic reminds me of a question I've had - does anyone know the purpose behind "coiling" the lines coming out of the master cylinder?? I'm sure there's a good reason behind it, I've just never learned what it is... (Related to air bubbles maybe?)
The main purpose of adding the coils absorbs vibrations from the vehicle without the line work hardening/ cracking as it disperses the movement over a larger area. It also offers the other advantages described already.
Brakes are done. Been working on the electrical. Finished the new dash cluster this morning. Added new turn signals, high beam indicator, and check engine light. Car has to be done by September 15 because I’m taking it to a car show that day.
Had the Chevette out today for its maiden voyage. It’s a little sketchy without the doors, but I managed to get 3 miles on it. Lol. All I found was a small coolant leak and nothing else. No rearend noises or driveline vibrations.
To further over-use an over-used statement, that engine looks like it grew there! VERY neat job!
That's the look I was going for. If you didn't know what the firewall in a Chevette was supposed to look like you'd probably never know it was moved back. I'm wondering if there's less weight over the front tires now than with the 4 cylinder because the stock springs seem fine and it steers very easy.
I started to work on my cold air intake last night. I have a 90 degree tube so I can drop the air filter down and out of the engine bay, but the filter I originally ordered was to big so I ordered a different one last night.
Got my front hubs cleaned up some last night too. I'm going to take them to work to get them grit blasted and on the lathe at some point soon so I can get my front wheels on.
08-10-2019, 05:53 PM
