rek Posted January 24, 2004 Report Share Posted January 24, 2004 Why do some cars have coils of brake line (Coming off the master cylinder) instead of just the length needed for the connection? rek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trmnatr Posted January 24, 2004 Report Share Posted January 24, 2004 I asked that question many years ago and got several answers. One was that the coils were there to absorb vibration and to reduce the shock of expanding internal pressure when the brakes were applied. The other was that the line length was important to the brake balance and the length was increased with these coils. I have no idea whether either of these are true. I just know it is easier to align those hydraulic fittings when those coils are there as they allow for a bit of movement. I'll bet someone can tell us the real intent for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonA Posted January 24, 2004 Report Share Posted January 24, 2004 You know, I've wondered the same thing. On my Nissan truck, the hydraulic clutch system even has these coils, even though there's only one line to "equalize". I vote for the shock absorbtion theory. Jason(2001 STS, White Diamond) "When you turn your car on...does it return the favor?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob D Posted January 24, 2004 Report Share Posted January 24, 2004 My bets on cooling... '93 STS.. opened, dropped, wide...fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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