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bumography
06-09-2008, 05:53 AM
Was installing my coilovers on my Ed9 and realized that my teins are missing the two brackets for the brake line support. Just wondering if anyone else has come across this and if its ok to just leave it.

The first two are the fronts, as you can see it has the brake line support bolts
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c298/B16Vtec/cars/Integra/Suspension1small.jpg

Mine are like this, just smooth.
http://www.foxraceco.com/images/fox/omni_adj.jpg

bennjamin
06-09-2008, 06:26 AM
use large cable ties to hold the line or bolt holes to your shock or suspenion fork.
use two a side to keep the lines out of the way of the driveshafts and other components

bumography
06-09-2008, 07:03 AM
thanks
thats exactly what my mate did
Although i already used some metal wires

GreekWarrior
06-09-2008, 10:39 AM
what type of teins for which car?

czy_sol87
06-09-2008, 10:55 AM
use ur stock brake line supports, u should be able to tapp them off with a rubber mallet

EKVTIR-T
06-09-2008, 11:10 AM
Stainless hose clamps

or stainless zip ties.

bumography
06-09-2008, 02:04 PM
The old ones are untappable, they're welded around everygap!
They're tein HR's for ED9 CRX

thanks for the helps, i was thinking of stainless hose clamps, but it seems fat zipties can do the job.

SHIFTY
06-09-2008, 06:29 PM
I would not suggest plastic cable ties, as they are not the strongest thing to use (especialy if u have braided lines) as mentioned above use a stainless clamp, but make sure not to make it to tight, last thing u want is to have no fluid going to ur brakes :S

Cheers Dave.

e240
06-09-2008, 06:46 PM
use ur stock brake line supports, u should be able to tapp them off with a rubber mallet

You can't do that, not with Tien's anyway. The circumference of the tien body is large than that of the stock ones.

Whether you use stainless ties or not (Good quality Nylon ones are fine, just don't you those from the $2 shops). The purpose of the tie is to just hold the brake lines away from moving parts, so make sure it tight and secure.

Make sure you leave enough slack in the brake lines to ensure it doesn't rub or bind on anything, turn the wheel lock to lock to check as well.

Benson
06-09-2008, 07:00 PM
i used cable ties on my EG which i track often.. No problem at all.. make sure use 2 cable ties just to be on the safe side

[CRA23]
07-09-2008, 10:27 AM
cable ties FTW

bennjamin
07-09-2008, 11:10 AM
you can reuse the stock brake line holders off stock shocks , on SOME coilovers.

Examples are - EG / EK / DC and CL9 front shocks can reuse the brake line mount , on TEIN and KONI suspension. Bang it off and place it back on. Its advised via the intsructions and should be done when possible. Not sure what other coilovers or shocks can reuse the mounts.

Bludger
08-09-2008, 01:26 AM
this is my solution

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u19/bau_fug/DSC01274.jpg
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u19/bau_fug/DSC01272.jpg

SHOGUNOVDDRK
08-09-2008, 01:29 AM
good ****ing work Bau :thumbsup:

L a z y b O Y
08-09-2008, 10:45 AM
bau's solution is the best

Bludger
08-09-2008, 12:25 PM
keen eyes will notice the rubber between the coilover and clamp to help against scratching and prevent slipping.

czy_sol87
09-09-2008, 12:10 AM
ahhhh ok fair enough....all the coils that i've installed i've reused the stock brake line support mounts
aww well gl with it anyways, should be right with zip ties though...

Bludger
09-09-2008, 01:06 AM
ahhhh ok fair enough....all the coils that i've installed i've reused the stock brake line support mounts
aww well gl with it anyways, should be right with zip ties though...the clamps i bought cost less than $15 at repco.

don't leave yourself wondering when those zip ties are gonna snap, just buy the clamps and rest assured they aren't going anywhere.

Mixtapes
29-06-2009, 10:05 PM
anymore photos ?

Bludger
29-06-2009, 10:11 PM
no sorry.

rossirider
30-06-2009, 12:27 AM
what are those things called Bludger?

Bludger
30-06-2009, 08:28 AM
Hose clamps.

they vary in quality and price, look for the most expensive and best looking ones you can find.

Mixtapes
30-06-2009, 08:40 PM
lol true i might do this ! thanks man

mrwillz
30-06-2009, 09:37 PM
bau such a handyman

Mixtapes
01-07-2009, 08:20 AM
with zip tie where would be the best position to zip it down ?