robp Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 So I picked up a bargain set of +2 braided hoses at Newbury yesterday.I got the 5 hose set as I knew the front calipers on my non ABS 93 disco had two hoses each and the fifth is the single rear hose.Once I got home I found that there is another version of the 5 hose set up that has flexi hoses with double female ends (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-Discovery-1-150mm-Braided-Brake-Hose-Kit-/230606610756?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item35b139a144'>THIS is the correct set) for each of the fronts but the set I got is pre 92 with double male ends.(http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-Discovery-1-150mm-Braided-Brake-Hose-Kit-/220766112220?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3366af89dc'>THIS is what i got)Can I use one of http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-way-female-brake-pipe-connector-universal-fittings-/290136402623?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item438d7a2abf'>THESE double female connectors to join the flexi hose to the pipe on the inner wing?I will be replacing the short bit of pipes from the flexi to the caliper so can make that up with the correct fitting to suitAnyone have any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Idris Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 You can't use the double female adapter easily because the correct set of hoses takes a clip that locks the end into the panel. It wouldn't want to be flapping about But this is of no worry at all, as the male hose you have has nuts on the end, so the hose goes through a plate or panel that way. All you need are washers to make the big hole small But are they imperial vs metric? Don't know meself on that one? New fangled metric stuff is confusing, as its so close in look. Easy life: Put the new ones for sale on here, buy the right ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robp Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share Posted April 12, 2013 You can't use the double female adapter easily because the correct set of hoses takes a clip that locks the end into the panel. It wouldn't want to be flapping about But this is of no worry at all, as the male hose you have has nuts on the end, so the hose goes through a plate or panel that way. All you need are washers to make the big hole small But are they imperial vs metric? Don't know meself on that one? New fangled metric stuff is confusing, as its so close in look. Easy life: Put the new ones for sale on here, buy the right ones? Cheers for the reply, much appreciated I had worked out the bit for the fixing onto the inner wing using the supplied nut. They are metric fittings so I think I am going to use them. I have the kit to make up new copper pipes if needed so I suppose if I have to replace all the 20 year old pipes with fresh stuff it wont be a bad thing anyway Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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