Brakes Wheels 1st Gen Tires Melted Brake Lines

Discussion in '1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52' started by wzabrouski, Feb 22, 2011.

  1. wzabrouski

    wzabrouski Active Member

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    #1 wzabrouski, Feb 22, 2011
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    Yes, you heard right. I appears that my front right brake line was resting on the hub the shock slides into and melted. Luckily the line failed after I got home. Installed some ss lines today with new fluid. I will post pics this evening.
     
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    quikmni Moderator

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    Boy that is scary. Glad it did not cause an accident.
     
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    Wow, I too am curious about how this came about. Glad you made it home!
     
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    KC Jr 54 New Member

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    I once made a large mistake, similar to this. Didn't check clearance of the of my SS lines to the smaller 15" wheels i installed..... yeah.

    Used the brake, had resistance, and then pop...nothing. The emergency brake works surprisingly well. Lesson learned in a decently control and not fast paced environment.
     

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