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Lotus Europa Forums => Garage => Topic started by: Runningwild on Friday,April 13, 2018, 11:18:32 AM

Title: Brake line clearance
Post by: Runningwild on Friday,April 13, 2018, 11:18:32 AM
Am I correct and assuming the front body will clear this brake line?
Title: Re: Brake line clearance
Post by: RoddyMac on Friday,April 13, 2018, 11:31:34 AM
It should, there is roughly 1/4" clearance either side between the chassis and body (the foam or horse hair padding makes up the difference). 
Title: Re: Brake line clearance
Post by: BDA on Friday,April 13, 2018, 11:52:47 AM
I would be more concerned that the body may fit closely against the back side of the 'T' since you can decelerate a lot more than accelerate and the body would be supported better against the back of the 'T'.

I ran my brake lines very similarly without problems so I think you're most likely ok, but you might either try to make some measurements to make sure you're ok or be extra watchful in that area when you lower the car on the frame.