i will be changing the discs and pads very soon, and was wondering if it was worth changing to goodridge briaded line while im at it?
there is a package on eBay for £50 with everything in it that seems pretty good.
it includes:
discs
blackstuff pads
pad fitting kit
braided goodridge front lines
and caliper seal kits
linky
what are peoples thoughts?
cheers
adam
Braided Brake Lines, Are They Worth It?
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, Jan 11 2009 08:19 PM
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Posted 11 January 2009 - 08:19 PM
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Posted 11 January 2009 - 08:46 PM
That's the setup i have on mine and i'm very happy. I would also add stainless pistons to the list as well. If you're changing the seals which is a lady dog of a job, then i recomend it. One tip - when fitting the new seals fit the inner ones FIRST as directed in the instructions and dont rush fitting the rings. I used 4 rings on 1 caliper!!
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Posted 11 January 2009 - 08:54 PM
I'm thinking i might just order this setup on minispares. But without the new seals, as i don't have time to take the car of the road to replace the seals and pistons not to mention they aren't leaking anyway.
Not to mention its cheaper and i get discount too
Not to mention its cheaper and i get discount too
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Posted 11 January 2009 - 09:26 PM
Good plan. It's not a job i want to do again in a hurry.
I only changed mine because they had seized and failed MOT.
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I only changed mine because they had seized and failed MOT.
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Posted 11 January 2009 - 11:59 PM
while im fitting them up front, would it be worth it fitting them to the rears aswell? and clutch while im at it lol
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Posted 12 January 2009 - 08:40 AM
quick question ... can you clamp a braided hose like you can a rubber one???
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Posted 12 January 2009 - 08:59 AM
quick question ... can you clamp a braided hose like you can a rubber one???
No.
Most braided lines have a PTFE inner which is a stiff plastic pipe and cannot be crushed without damaging it.
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Posted 12 January 2009 - 09:13 AM
so it's improved performace versus flexibility during maintenance......
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Posted 12 January 2009 - 09:45 AM
worth fitting then?
if doing the fronts, worth doing the rears as well?
if doing the fronts, worth doing the rears as well?
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Posted 12 January 2009 - 10:08 AM
anyone?
i realy need to put an order in asap, and need to know whether to add them to the list?
i realy need to put an order in asap, and need to know whether to add them to the list?
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Posted 12 January 2009 - 10:36 AM
anyone?
i realy need to put an order in asap, and need to know whether to add them to the list?
that set looks good. get it for the front, if you havnt got disks at the back dont convert, just get new shoes drums and fitting kit for the back. when changing over the hoses watch out for the union pipe it conects onat the subframe. these can seize and are easily rounded off.
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Posted 12 January 2009 - 10:43 AM
cheers sat!
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