Total Chaos Spindle Gusset Brake Clip Relocation Question.

[Dieselchessy]

Looks to me like it somewhat defeats the purpose.
The gusset looks to be designed to provide good support to the upper ball joint flange(my word) and support to the shaft.
Mounted as designed they catch the ball joint flange on the far end (point of most support) and one side (lesser support). They also support the shaft.
As pictured there is only support on one side of the upper flange (lesser support) and then support for the shaft. You’ve also moved the corner of the gusset (strong part) away from the outer edge of the ball joint flange where it was intended to provide support.

Just my opinion......

 

[WeakSauz]

Tacoma brake lines. Mine weren't extended length or anything. Tacomas have a banjo fitting at the caliper instead of a hard line. These spindles are from a Tacoma, so I'm not sure if the mounting tab for the brake line is different or not.

Midcoma, Sorry to resurface this thread, but had a question for you. I've got the StopTech/Centric 950.44014 Taco lines ready to install.

I'm running 199mm TBU

I've read in some places that the Centric banjo bolt it a hair too long and you should double crush-washer it with a crush washer on each side of the banjo.

Did you find that to be true for you?

Thanks!

 

[midcoma]

I've read in some places that the Centric banjo bolt it a hair too long.

I’m running the 231mm TBU, and it’s been a while since I installed these brake lines, but I don’t remember the banjo bolt being an issue.

Either way, I’d recommend buying shorter banjo bolts instead of doubling the crush washers.

 

[turbodudey2]

I've read in some places that the Centric banjo bolt it a hair too long and you should double crush-washer it with a crush washer on each side of the banjo.

Did you find that to be true for you?

Thanks!

I’m running the 231mm TBU, and it’s been a while since I installed these brake lines, but I don’t remember the banjo bolt being an issue.

Either way, I’d recommend buying shorter banjo bolts instead of doubling the crush washers.

Try threading the banjo bolt into the caliper without the brake line to confirm if it will bottom out or not.

Mine were slightly too long. It's not the threads of the bolt that are too long though, the inside diameter is what will interfere.

It's an easy fix. All you have to do is slightly drill out the end of the banjo bolt to provide a little relief. Then recheck the bolt in the caliper, and you'll be good to go.