Dropped Spindles and Brake Lines??
 

Anyone else have problems with the stock front rubber lines hitting the tops of the spindles? I can't get them on the calipers. The curved metal tube is hitting the spindles in the ball joint area. 85 C-10 2.5" dropped spindles and 2" dropped springs. Thoughts , ideas?

Re: Dropped Spindles and Brake Lines??
 

install the brake lines on the calipers first. then install calipers and bend the metal fitting on the brake line so that it clears

Re: Dropped Spindles and Brake Lines??
 

You have to bend the metal line.
Just tweak it a little.
It's very common.

Re: Dropped Spindles and Brake Lines??
 

but dont over bend it. the older lines can be brittle

Re: Dropped Spindles and Brake Lines??
 

My lines are new, the old ones were rotten. How much do you bend them?

Re: Dropped Spindles and Brake Lines??
 

Just enought to clear.
I usually do it on the caliper, to verify it clears everything.

Re: Dropped Spindles and Brake Lines??
 

x2. That's how I do them....

Re: Dropped Spindles and Brake Lines??
 

Great thanks guys for all of the input. I'll put the info to good use thanks again
Greg

Re: Dropped Spindles and Brake Lines??
 

I use a long HD screwdriver & slowly pry it so that there's 1/8" min clearance around the hose & 90° 'bend' in the line.

Re: Dropped Spindles and Brake Lines??
 

Huh? You bend it down. do you twist it right or left to get it away from the ball joint stud?