New Fiat 124 Spider Caliper Puts A Stop To It

Fiat 124 needs new caliper. Can I pull it off?
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[@Charliestechgarage]

Good to see you again working on the 124 spider

[@FlashDriveFilms]

Thanks! It's great to be seen working on the Fiat!

[@jefffarago8282]

Very instructive and calming. I did find that my new hoses were not very flexible and so they had to slightly contort to align correctly with the hard line and then with the caliper. I positioned it so that the curve to the line was up and should stretch straight when turning and only more tightly curl when turning the other way. I also noticed you are working on the car over an oriental rug. Hopefully it is a replica and not an original. Thanks again.

[@FlashDriveFilms]

Thank you! I always found the key thing with the lines was getting the clips back in at the bracket where the steel meets the flexible lines. Then I realized the clips are asymmetrical and will slip in easily when flipped correctly. The rug in the video has been the subject of considerable comment on the channel for some time now. It is, off course, a remarkable replica, rendered in a plastic derived from used soda bottles. Substantially cheaper than the usual rubber matts made for garage floors, and I think, slightly more elegant.

[@bobdefalco]

Terrific and instructive - wondering why your charging/alternator light is on?

[@FlashDriveFilms]

Thanks! The alternator/charging light is from reversed wires to the relay. i did that years ago, accidentally, and then found I preferred the light on when the engine is running. If I switched it back now, I'd think the bulb burned out.😄

[@bobdefalco]

@@FlashDriveFilms I knew you'd know and have an answer. I enjoy your work! Glad the Fiat is getting some love - I don't own a Benz ;)