Front brake flexis hitting inner wheel

[howzy]

HI Peeps
as above just had an mot and amongst the welding !! he sighted this as a problem

When I fitted the wheels I did see that they were close and so bent the little bracket round a bit and seemed to gain the clearence, but man with the rule/safety book sais there too close

So has anyone else had this problem? are shorter flexis an option?

any advice would be great I am new too this I'm spending loads and haven't even stayed the night in her yet! Hoping it'll all be worth it in the end

[Ian Hulley]

The latest GSF ones do this as well ... the nack is to introduce a slight twist in the hose as you tighten it, that leads it away from the wheel. Also there's a rubber sleeve, if thats pushed down to the bottom that also helps push the slack hose away from the tyre.

Ian

[Oldiebut goodie]

Make sure you twist it the right way - I did it in a hurry once twisted it the wrong way so that it went closer to the wheel when moved.

[howzy]

Nice one thx for the replys, I'll have a closer look and see if that'll make the difference

[billy739]

if they rub , slide over some old water hose, split it if you like and cable tie it too the hose so it is sleeved.

the rubbing is no longer the brake hose- so not dangerous or an mot fail!

[tobydog]

What happens when the water pipe wears through or fails?

I would fix the problem correctly / safely 1st.