midget1500

hi

on a solid rear axle, do you need flexible hoses going to the rear calipers (sliding type)?

i've never had a problem before but was failed on the MOT earlier because of this!

cheers
steven

Spankathon

Not trying to be funny, but if it failed its MOT because of it, then surely it needs them..?

Maybe the ones you have are corroding/corroded..?

midget1500

i mean, i have solid pipes, no corrosion, only a year or so old. always passed before...

anyone have a caterham or something similiar and also have a solid pipe of a t-piece going to each rear caliper?

NotoriousREV

I assume the pipe is flexible where it joins the axle? Perhaps the MOT tester has only ever worked with independant rears?

oudu

personaly i would say yes as constant movement ov caliper even though very small could cause stress break,also wear in pads over time would also change bends in pipe if solid mounted

midget1500

well, looked at the setup and think he does have a point, the small movement over time could cause a problem - though this car gets a full inspection pretty much once a month anyhow!

time to go fit some flexible hoses...