Those with airbags fitted.
Submitted: Sunday, Apr 29, 2012 at 23:35
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Member - Redbakk (WA)
I love my airbags.....would not do without them.
Had a 3" exhaust fitted the other day and I decided to do the brakes front and rear plus the hand brake as
well and that's when I saw it.
The right hand rear flexible rubber hose that attaches to the rear right caliper and been rubbed half way through where it comes in contact with the airbag.
The airbag will pass BUT the hose must be changed out at a cost of around of $50.
I do most of my own work so it is only parts that I have to spend the money on.
BUT everyone with airbags....PLEASE
check the condition of your hoses as it could have been nasty indeed IF it went unnoticed.
Reply By: Bob Y. - Qld - Monday, Apr 30, 2012 at 10:43
Monday, Apr 30, 2012 at 10:43
Redbakk,
We had this happen on a Toyota 79 series ute on the station, on the passenger side from memory. Just blanked the brake off on that side, using a copper rivet, until a new flexi hose arrived from dealer.
Would suggest that it may have been caused, in this case, by not keeping enough air in the bags at all times. The drivers side was beginning to wear too, but hadn't leaked before I retired. Also, not increasing pressure in the bags when heavily loaded would increase wear, I'd say.
Bob.
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Follow Up By: Member - Redbakk (WA) - Monday, Apr 30, 2012 at 21:19
Monday, Apr 30, 2012 at 21:19
Thanks Bob.......it has been duly noted......I will be taking more care with them in the future. Cheers.
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