1988 bronco ii brake installation

[Randall008]

Hi all, I was working on my car the other day and I noticed the guy that put on the flexible brake line cut the frame where the solid section of the flexible hose inserts into the frame. How concerned should I be, please see attached pictures. Sorry they are not the best.

If I should be concerned, should I just weld it?

Thank you

 

[franklin2]

I would not worry about it. The strength is in that turned up lip around the edge. I drew a imaginary line (yellow) lined up the with the lip top and bottom. You can see you have plenty of metal in the area that was cut, that matches the height of the lip on the rest of the bracket.

 

[Randall008]

Hi Franklin,

Thank you for your input. That’s helpful.

It bothers me. And I thought about disconnecting the brake line and welding it then putting it back. But then I figured the heat from the welder might warp the metal while it’s under tension from the spring. And I didn’t want to deal with the spring.

Structurally, I figured it was probably fine as is and any repair I did would be more cosmetic and just make me, Which sometimes causes its own problems and it’s just better to leave things alone.

So I appreciate the second opinion. I think I’m gonna take your advice and leave it alone.

 

[rusty ol ranger]

Hi Franklin,

Thank you for your input. That’s helpful.

It bothers me. And I thought about disconnecting the brake line and welding it then putting it back. But then I figured the heat from the welder might warp the metal while it’s under tension from the spring. And I didn’t want to deal with the spring.

Structurally, I figured it was probably fine as is and any repair I did would be more cosmetic and just make me, Which sometimes causes its own problems and it’s just better to leave things alone.

So I appreciate the second opinion. I think I’m gonna take your advice and leave it alone.

Thats the spring bucket anyways. They are replaceable. But honestly it wouldnt worry me ive seen them with much more damage due to rust and not fail