Clamping brake lines to axle tubes?

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BigT

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What do you guys use? My tabs are broken off, and short of welding new ones on (which is a possibility) what do y'all suggest? I'd like something that is durable and doesn't look like a complete **** show.

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YakkoWarner

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On the British cars, this is done with a metal band that has a "U" pressed into it for the brake line to sit in, and then the band is wrapped around the axle and doubled back (think something like a zip-tie but made of steel). The stainless steel bands that are used with the header insulation wrap kits are almost the exact same thing (and readily available at most parts stores). If you have a press and could put the "U" shape into the metal, this would work well and while not factory would give an actual manufactered-looking solution instead of just hose clamps/zip ties/etc.
 

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