3 words Gavin, brilliant, brilliant brilliant, well done…very clever and you thought completely outside the box, good on you...also congratulations on 500 hundred subscribers
I love it, Gavin. You're definitely getting your money's worth out of your 3D printer. When I was about 19 I purchased a car from my grandfather for $1. It needed pretty much all of the steering bushings replaced, but I didn't know that before I tried to drive it home (about a 5-hour drive). It was unnerving. But once I'd replaced the bushings it drove quite nicely.
You're supposed to heavily oil the blue nipple when installing it to not damage the rubber part of the hose. Also make sure all manufactured hoses are fully flushed with mineral spirits and compressed air so there is no remaining residue or any loose flaps of rubber possibly restricting flow.
Summit Racing Parts here in the USA supplies millions of hot rodders testing and developing these hoses ( manufacturers). John did a great going with this discount material: I compared it to my favorite supplier ( Eaton Aeroquip a local aerospace hose manufacturer faa pma rated). I'm pretty happy with this pricing, John did a good job sourcing a lower cost hose with the added benefit of hot rodder race track reviews. But yeah, Im a Parker Hannifin and Eaton fan but seriously the cost isn't warranted with the Sonex.
I'd be willing to bet the flexible brake hose between the caliper and hard brake line has broken down internally and is acting as a one-way valve. A common issue with older brake hose. Disconnect the hose and see if the piston will push back in. If it does, you know the hose needs to be replaced. It's a relatively easy fix, hopefully.
3 words Gavin, brilliant, brilliant brilliant, well done…very clever and you thought completely outside the box, good on you...also congratulations on 500 hundred subscribers
I love it, Gavin. You're definitely getting your money's worth out of your 3D printer.
When I was about 19 I purchased a car from my grandfather for $1. It needed pretty much all of the steering bushings replaced, but I didn't know that before I tried to drive it home (about a 5-hour drive). It was unnerving. But once I'd replaced the bushings it drove quite nicely.
Nice solution! I managed to get the braided lines in with a VERY tight tape wrap.
You're supposed to heavily oil the blue nipple when installing it to not damage the rubber part of the hose. Also make sure all manufactured hoses are fully flushed with mineral spirits and compressed air so there is no remaining residue or any loose flaps of rubber possibly restricting flow.
Summit Racing Parts here in the USA supplies millions of hot rodders testing and developing these hoses ( manufacturers). John did a great going with this discount material: I compared it to my favorite supplier ( Eaton Aeroquip a local aerospace hose manufacturer faa pma rated). I'm pretty happy with this pricing, John did a good job sourcing a lower cost hose with the added benefit of hot rodder race track reviews. But yeah, Im a Parker Hannifin and Eaton fan but seriously the cost isn't warranted with the Sonex.
I'd be willing to bet the flexible brake hose between the caliper and hard brake line has broken down internally and is acting as a one-way valve. A common issue with older brake hose. Disconnect the hose and see if the piston will push back in. If it does, you know the hose needs to be replaced. It's a relatively easy fix, hopefully.