theOC Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Hi guys - I'm part way through my kit build and read about the flexible rear brake hose being well worth doing for ~£50 as a kit from Caterham.The very short original flexible brake hose has to be sheathed in rubber according to the manual, Am I right in presuming that the two additional flexible hoses in the kit would also need to be the same to pass an IVA test?Thanks,O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted February 23, 2020 Member Share Posted February 23, 2020 Discussion from 2019.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theOC Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterM Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Just finishing a biuld; I was advised that only the connections at each end of the front brake flexibles need covering. Chassis end can done quite neatly by cutting the end off a long exhaust nut cover, splitting, fitting and gluing back together. Caliper end I have used a bit of hose with tie wrap but it's not neat and seeking another solution. If you think of something please let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 More on the topic here:https://www.lotus7.club/forum/techtalk/flexi-rear-brake-hoses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Mackenzie Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Mine passed the IVA in 2019 with the the rubber cover between the axle and chassis. I had braided lines across the axle to the calipers with no shielding and it passed. The rational for this I believe is that the line between the axle and chassis rubs on the boot cover/ base and needs protection. The lines across the axle do not rub against anything. I hope this helps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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