My rubber front brake lines look chewed up. Are there clips or something to keep them from rubbing against things, or were they just put on wrong? I'll take some pics when I replace them later this week. Just don't want the same happening to the new ones too .

Sometimes when people replace calipers and use the old hose, they don't tighten to the same relative spot, causing the hose to occupy a different position, possibly rubbing against a component. Replace the hose, and check for interference.

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Chief

1991 350SD

You should see a retaining clip when you swap 'em out.

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83 SD

84 CD

Not animal damage then?

Mmmmm nice tasty brake pipes...

...says Homer Simpson of the rodent world...

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Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

And this would be why. I couldn't find a part number on the old hose but I assume someone mistakenly used the earlier style brake line which is slightly longer. The replacements stayed far away when the wheels were turned.

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