brake pipe clamp on braided hoses?

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Jun 7, 2012 | 12:11 AM

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brake pipe clamp on braided hoses?

I have hel hoses all round on my car, just wondering if its ok to use pipe clamps on the hoses, or will I ruin them? Could somebody also reccomend some clamps? Thanks

Jun 7, 2012 | 08:43 AM

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NO NO NO................

you will seriously compromise the PTFE liner on any braided hose by attempting to clamp them

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Jun 7, 2012 | 10:37 AM

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Ah, the calipers need to come off, so it would be better to just drain the fluid?

Jun 7, 2012 | 12:41 PM

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Put a bolt and copper washers through the banjo fitting after removing it from the caliper. I would'nt recommend draining the system unless its essential.