Front Brake Lines

Well, did a nice, neat installation the front brake lines (I waited until the suspension was in to make sure there was no fouling on the front ARB as suggested by the manual, but it turns out this is not an issue with the sport turbo version of the ARB. However, after getting the pipe from the master cylinder to the front tee formed, I just couldn't get the threads to engage - spent 20 minutes trying, being careful not to cross the threads. 

Brake line routing around the front frame

Then I remembered seeing 2 spare unions in a bag amongst all the other bits and pieces, so I tried one of them and it fits perfectly - turns out the brake unions fitted on the brake pipes do not fit the master cylinders used in the bias system (thanks for telling me Westfield - why didn't you tell me when I told you the master to brake pressure switch was too short?), so now I have to try to reflare the pipe without losing too much length.



Incidentally, if you bring the line straight up and then along the front chassis rail (not along the round diagonal) it is just the right length. A lot of other builders have found it to be too long - I think that's because the manual says to follow the diagonal, which as we all know, is a shorter distance.

At least I get to buy a new tool. Hopefully I can find a flare tool tomorrow.

Indicator pods

Have ordered these from a company who makes parts for Westfields in the UK - No, they are not toy binoculars. I don't want to mount the front indicators on the side of the nosecone - these little pods will allow me to mount them under the headlights, the same as on a Caterham.