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Tamvette
08-06-2018, 02:39 AM
As dumb as it sounds, somehow I forgot one of the wheel straps in the front right wheel and at the end of my first lap, I finally heard a loud bang. It ended up tearing up the strap and causing some wheel damage (Which I didn't care as these are track only wheels for me)

After getting back home I noticed I also bent the hard brake line on the bottom side of the caliper and it was touching the rotor. Luckily it never leaked hence I am still alive :) Does anyone know if I can buy this piece alone? (Stock caliper 2013 track package)

Damaged line:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/iG7nh1WCV3dTJAsP9

Some footage from the track day:
https://youtu.be/zdVelkaXvxM
Fatboy 18
08-06-2018, 02:44 AM
Short answer would be yes, but not from Dodge, you should be able to get it from the caliper manufacture. I presume would be Brembo? Or a brake caliper specialist.
We have a company in the UK that sells caliper parts, Im sure if you contact Brembo or a specialist brake company they will help you.
http://biggred.co.uk/
TooBlue
08-06-2018, 08:56 AM
Call JonB. At worst he can get you a used line. Its a hard pipe that would be unaffected being a used part.

Good Luck
AZTVR
08-06-2018, 10:48 AM
Autozone,Advance Auto,Amazon carry some short straight sections of brake line that could be used as crossover tube replacement after being custom bent to the application. It might be something to look into if you want something quick or can't find OEM piece. You would have to verify that fittings and flares are right for the Viper's caliper.
Tamvette
08-06-2018, 05:09 PM
Thank you for the replies. I decided to get a new caliper and reached out to JonB at PartsRack.
Arizona Vipers
08-06-2018, 06:21 PM
As dumb as it sounds, somehow I forgot one of the wheel straps in the front right wheel and at the end of my first lap, I finally heard a loud bang. It ended up tearing up the strap and causing some wheel damage (Which I didn't care as these are track only wheels for me)

After getting back home I noticed I also bent the hard brake line on the bottom side of the caliper and it was touching the rotor. Luckily it never leaked hence I am still alive :) Does anyone know if I can buy this piece alone? (Stock caliper 2013 track package)

Damaged line:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/iG7nh1WCV3dTJAsP9

Some footage from the track day:
https://youtu.be/zdVelkaXvxM

I've done that, but noticed it right when trying to back out of my trailer it got hung up. Glad you're ok! And nice driving, you are pushing that car pretty good!!!