SC II Front Brakelines

Hi, I'm new to this forum. Today my son brings his SCII home and the drivers side brake line breaks. It appears that the line is rubbing up against the inside of the front tire. I checked the passenger side too. It's ok, but there's a plastic wire cover kind of guarding that line. This is the second time in about a year I've replaced the driver's side brake line. Any suggestions to keep them from rubbing up against the tire? Could it also be maybe he needs shocks?? Maybe they're worn and the car's sitting too low??

I keep thinking maybe I should reverse the top loop of the brake lines so they end up behind the strut??

dunno.....any help?? :banghead:

thanks,

PHil

there is a certain way the brake line must be routed to prevent damage from the tire rubbing or pulling from the brake caliper when turning.

incorrect: http://www.saturnfans.com/photos/showphoto.php/photo/17123/

correct: http://www.saturnfans.com/photos/showphoto.php/photo/17122/
http://www.saturnfans.com/photos/showphoto.php/photo/14039/

there is a certain way the brake line must be routed to prevent damage from the tire rubbing or pulling from the brake caliper when turning.

incorrect: http://www.saturnfans.com/photos/showphoto.php/photo/17123/

correct: http://www.saturnfans.com/photos/showphoto.php/photo/17122/
http://www.saturnfans.com/photos/showphoto.php/photo/14039/

Thank you soooooo much. I WAS wondering why both sides were put in by someone the incorrect way. Looks like I'll be undoing them from the top and putting em back with the loop facing towards the rear behind the strut.

Should I bleed each caliper each after each one, or should I do both sides then bleed?? (I'm a novice bleeder too)

thanks again,
PHil

do both sides then bleed

http://www.spswebpage.com/tech/index.php?articleID=bleeding_brakes

do both sides then bleed

http://www.spswebpage.com/tech/index.php?articleID=bleeding_brakes


Thanks again. :smokin: