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Renegade_ · 07-20-2007, 09:39 PM

Im installing my Tein coilovers on my RS right now and I need some help.

I am at the point where I am taking the old struts and springs out but the problem is the brake lines are attached to the strut permanently. Can I just dremel the bracket off or is there a trick to it that I don't know of?

I don't want to re-bleed the brakes if possible.

Jim Lewis · 07-20-2007, 09:41 PM

Isn't there just a spade clip that hold the brake line in the mounting point? If not, yes, you can detach it.

Renegade_ · 07-20-2007, 09:42 PM

The STi has one you can detach, the GC chassis' is what looks to be permanent. Looks like there is no harm to dremel it but I just want to make sure there isn't a trick to it.

1320wrx · 07-20-2007, 11:09 PM

If you dremel the hose away from the stock strut how are you going to attach it back to the coilover.

Renegade_ · 07-21-2007, 12:24 AM

Zip ties

And they've been dremel'd off already - the fact is that the hoses are in 2 pieces and are literally screwed onto the bracket that was mounted on the original strut.

There is a mounting point on the dampers where the line runs through (and doesn't screw in anyway) so I will run it through there and just zip-tie it further on to make absolutely sure.

Jim Lewis · 07-21-2007, 08:02 AM

If you use zip ties, use two per strut - one to contain the line, and one to attach the line and zip tie to the strut....basically, two circles, making the shape of an 8 - that way, the zip tie attached to the strut doesn't have complete contact with the line and won't rub it.

foolio · 07-22-2007, 08:07 AM

Yep.. Just zip tie them up and order some sti ss lines.

07-20-2007, 09:39 PM	#1
Renegade_ Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: NNJ/NYC Member #1912 My Ride: 1J Swaggon iTrader: (2)	Coilover install help needed Im installing my Tein coilovers on my RS right now and I need some help. I am at the point where I am taking the old struts and springs out but the problem is the brake lines are attached to the strut permanently. Can I just dremel the bracket off or is there a trick to it that I don't know of? I don't want to re-bleed the brakes if possible. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-20-2007, 09:41 PM	#2
Jim Lewis Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Collegeville, PA Member #4457 My Ride: 2007 STI / 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 iTrader: (0)	Isn't there just a spade clip that hold the brake line in the mounting point? If not, yes, you can detach it. __________________ 2007 WRX STI, custom exhaust, Turbotek Stage 1 (for now...37.68 whp gain, according to the butt dyno).... 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4, Bully Dog Tuner, 47 psi, custom exhaust, AEM intake, 585 whp, 1,080 ft lbs... www.crankitupforthecure.com

07-20-2007, 09:42 PM	#3
Renegade_ Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: NNJ/NYC Member #1912 My Ride: 1J Swaggon iTrader: (2)	The STi has one you can detach, the GC chassis' is what looks to be permanent. Looks like there is no harm to dremel it but I just want to make sure there isn't a trick to it. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-21-2007, 12:24 AM	#5
Renegade_ Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: NNJ/NYC Member #1912 My Ride: 1J Swaggon iTrader: (2)	Zip ties And they've been dremel'd off already - the fact is that the hoses are in 2 pieces and are literally screwed onto the bracket that was mounted on the original strut. There is a mounting point on the dampers where the line runs through (and doesn't screw in anyway) so I will run it through there and just zip-tie it further on to make absolutely sure. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-21-2007, 08:02 AM	#6
Jim Lewis Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Collegeville, PA Member #4457 My Ride: 2007 STI / 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 iTrader: (0)	If you use zip ties, use two per strut - one to contain the line, and one to attach the line and zip tie to the strut....basically, two circles, making the shape of an 8 - that way, the zip tie attached to the strut doesn't have complete contact with the line and won't rub it. __________________ 2007 WRX STI, custom exhaust, Turbotek Stage 1 (for now...37.68 whp gain, according to the butt dyno).... 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4, Bully Dog Tuner, 47 psi, custom exhaust, AEM intake, 585 whp, 1,080 ft lbs... www.crankitupforthecure.com

07-20-2007, 11:09 PM	#4
1320wrx Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey Member #1584 My Ride: Whipple 2003 SVT Cobra iTrader: (1)	If you dremel the hose away from the stock strut how are you going to attach it back to the coilover.

07-22-2007, 08:07 AM	#7
foolio Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2007 Member #4097 My Ride: 2000 GC/Swap iTrader: (0)	Yep.. Just zip tie them up and order some sti ss lines.

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