Say it is so (front pads and rotors on 95 90 sport q)

[Brett Dikeman]

At 5:19 PM +1300 10/23/02, Duncan Thomson wrote:

>I'd be more wary of causing damage to the brake hose, even if well
>protected the crushing could be an issue...
>Still if your brake hoses are relatively new, then I guess it would be
>okay, but I'd expect it to reduce their life expectancy...

A legitimate concern, but keep in mind these were Volvo people
recommending this, and the tip came from independent volvo mechanics
who said they used the procedure to reduce MC/ABS unit failures on
customer cars.

There was an emphasis on using a proper hose clamp.  I'm sure with
experience you find out how much force is necessary, so on.

Brett
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