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Cailper,hose install ??

Old Sep 27, 2007 | 07:29 AM
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Car: 91 rs
Engine: 3.1 v6
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Cailper,hose install ??

This is probably common sense to u-all but , being new i dont want to screw anything up.
My question is, can i (should i ) assemble my new break hose to the new front caliper off the car, then install to hard line OR do i have to for some reason install the new hose to the hard line first, then install the caliper to it?
Seems like i would loose more fluid doing the later...
Also , do all pads have to be bedded in??
Thanks for your advice...
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 11:47 AM
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Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
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Re: Cailper,hose install ??

You might find it's hard to tighten the banjo bolt with the caliper off the car.
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 07:02 PM
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Re: Cailper,hose install ??

If you have a bench vice slide the caliper into it so that wont' turn and install the new hose with a new bolt and crush washers, then install on the car when you can.

Ed
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Old Sep 29, 2007 | 09:01 AM
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Re: Cailper,hose install ??

Thanks guys, thats todays project...right after i finish installing these @#$%$#@# springs...
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