qed296 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Had a search online and in the books I have but can't seem to find any diagrams showing the correct way to route the brake lines around the chassis.Same as the fuel lines.Is there any reference material I can get hold of?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny-Jimbo Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 It's not perfect, but the Canleys website uses the old factory drawings (I think, I'm sure Dave will be along to correct me if I'm wrong), and they give an idea of layout. The perspective they're drawn in does help a bit to work out which side of various chassis members they run in.http://www.canleyclassics.com/triumph-vitesse-hydraulic-pipes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animator Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 I had the same problem, ended up Googling images of Herald chassis and engines and from all the different pictures managed to work out which route they go - and used the canley drawing as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyf Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Some slight routing difference between models, is it a Herald or Vitesse and what year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herald948 Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Quoted from garyf Some slight routing difference between models, is it a Herald or Vitesse and what year? Also, if Herald: disc or drum front brakes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qed296 Posted May 10, 2016 Author Share Posted May 10, 2016 Mk2 1970 Vitesse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny-Jimbo Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Which is why I linked to the Mk2 Vitesse brakes on the Canley site 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qed296 Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 Cheers,good diagram. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyf Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 One thing with the Mk2 Vitesse which is different to most other Herald/Vitesse models as far as I'm aware is that the rear brake pipe linking the rear Drum brakes is actually clipped to the underside of the Bulkhead and not to the Chassis.If you can get a copy of the Practical Classic Vitesse restoration book form the early 1990's this will be a mine of information for all aspects of the rebuild and show's a number of photo's of Brake pipe routing?With regard to the front brake pipe link between the disc brakes and the low level four way junction on the Chassis, this is routed to the back of the front chassis cross member and then up via the suspension Turrets, here's a photo of the front of my old Car during its rebuild which was based on what I saw on other Mk2 Vitesse's and also the PC Book.Hope it helps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qed296 Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 Is this the much talked about edition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyf Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Thats the one!Helped enormously with my restoration? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve AKA vitessesteve Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 The articles that make up that book are available as PDFs via the vitesse international group on facebook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qed296 Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 Got my copy I purchased off eBay today for £7 posted and it's in amazing condition.Just a quick one,do the brake lines run in the chassis and fuel line,I've not studied the book properly but can't see a clear enough picture (may be in written form the route but only had a quick flick through ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyf Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Quoted from qed296 Got my copy I purchased off eBay today for £7 posted and it's in amazing condition.Just a quick one,do the brake lines run in the chassis and fuel line,I've not studied the book properly but can't see a clear enough picture (may be in written form the route but only had a quick flick through ) Well done, the book will be a great help with the restoration?The Brake & Fuel Lines run down the side of the Near Side (Right hand drive car) Main Chassis Rail, outside.They are both held with a special U type clip that fits in the holes down the length of the Main rail, have a look at the Canley Classic page earlier, Item 36? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qed296 Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 The collection to set me on the rite track....Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Dump the right-most one and get a copy of the BL reprint - it's far more accurate. I think the club shop might be able to help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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