I am rebuilding my front calipers to eliminate a brake pull. Has anyone
any suggestions on capping the flex lines (Gooderidge) to cut down on
fluid loss. I do't think they can be clamped.
Capping Gooderidge Flex Lines
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VanIsleSprint
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Capping Gooderidge Flex Lines
DOUG
1980 Dolomite Sprint lhd
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Re: Capping Gooderidge Flex Lines
Use an old brake pipe with the correct fitting and fold the pipe flat with pliers 
Tony
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Carledo
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Re: Capping Gooderidge Flex Lines
What Tony said^^^^^
I MAKE 3" long blanks with my pipe flaring kit then squash the pipe in the vise. I've been doing it this way as long as I can remember, with ordinary hoses as well as Goodridge type.
If you'd like some made, it's £5 including postage for a 2 blank set or £10 for a 5 blank set for dual circuit cars.
Steve
Edit! just realized you are in BC, so postage might be a bit more!
I MAKE 3" long blanks with my pipe flaring kit then squash the pipe in the vise. I've been doing it this way as long as I can remember, with ordinary hoses as well as Goodridge type.
If you'd like some made, it's £5 including postage for a 2 blank set or £10 for a 5 blank set for dual circuit cars.
Steve
Edit! just realized you are in BC, so postage might be a bit more!
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'72 Triumph 1500FWD in Slate Grey, Now with RWD and Carledo powertrain!
Maverick Triumph, Servicing, Repairs, Electrical, Recomissioning, MOT prep, Trackerjack brake fitting service.
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Russetauto
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Re: Capping Gooderidge Flex Lines
Use a piece of wood or pry bar to wedge pedal down against the driver's seat. Will lose a bit of fluid under pressure. But once spent will not lose any more.
Re: Capping Gooderidge Flex Lines
But then without the potatoes. You can gently push in such a wooden stick.
Jeroen
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