Braided brake hose kit
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Braided brake hose kit
Hi,
During the winter I am considering fixing and upgrading the brake system on my 1979 a bit.
I have heard that using the steel braided hose kit instead of the old rubber hoses is a good idea. Does anyone have experience that confirms this?
If I go ahead, I think that I'll buy Eckler's part No. 32732.
During the winter I am considering fixing and upgrading the brake system on my 1979 a bit.
I have heard that using the steel braided hose kit instead of the old rubber hoses is a good idea. Does anyone have experience that confirms this?
If I go ahead, I think that I'll buy Eckler's part No. 32732.
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Re: Braided brake hose kit (Vettelaw)
When I rebuilt the rears, I used the S.S. braided hoses. The groove didn't fit the clip correctly. I ended up having to use two clips in the slot in each hose (Bubba). Later, when I did the fronts, I bought rubber hoses at the local "Real" parts house.
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Re: Braided brake hose kit (Mack76)
If you're thinking that you'll notice some difference between going from rubber hoses in good condition to the braided stainless hoses in an oridinary daily driving environment...well, forget it. It's a lot of hype. It's true that your brake pedal would be firmer with the braided hoses, but I sincerely doubt that you could notice the difference or that it would measurably improve your brake system. Now, if you car spends a lot of time on the track where you're trying to get every last bit of of performance out of your brakes, well then you may see it.
I'm using the braided hoses. I don't lament buying them, but I take nothing away from the experience other than I paid more and they're pretty to look at while I'm under the car.
I'm using the braided hoses. I don't lament buying them, but I take nothing away from the experience other than I paid more and they're pretty to look at while I'm under the car.
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From: Surrey
Re: Braided brake hose kit (gerry72)
If you've got very old rubber hoses you may notice a difference. There is a difference in pedal feel between braided & good rubber hoses, but most of us haven't got enough feeling in our feet to notice it (you'd notice a slight difference if you were operating the brake with your index finger!).
The main advantage of the braided hoses is that they don't go soft with age like the rubber hoses do (& some of us drivers :jester ).
I've got some on order at the moment, mainly because they are (usually) low maintainance parts. A real bonus with them is that you don't have to disconnect them from the rear calipers if you need to swing the calipers off of the rotors for any reason (the older I get the more lazy I get :) ).
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The main advantage of the braided hoses is that they don't go soft with age like the rubber hoses do (& some of us drivers :jester ).
I've got some on order at the moment, mainly because they are (usually) low maintainance parts. A real bonus with them is that you don't have to disconnect them from the rear calipers if you need to swing the calipers off of the rotors for any reason (the older I get the more lazy I get :) ).
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Re: Braided brake hose kit (UKPaul)
I've re-did my rear lines well over a year ago. I bought the SS braided because I liked the look and think they'll last longer.....although I've heard conflicting reports in that area. Just about every mod on my '70 is anti-NCRS and the braided lines fit the bill.
Pedal effort or feel?? I could tell a dramatic difference but that was due to the fact that before I replaced the lines I had NO rear brakes at all! so anything was a dramatic improvement.
Pedal effort or feel?? I could tell a dramatic difference but that was due to the fact that before I replaced the lines I had NO rear brakes at all! so anything was a dramatic improvement.
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Re: Braided brake hose kit (1970 Stingray)
I installed the braided steel lines on my 70 last winter. Couldn`t really tell the difference right then though. During the winter I will have the front changed over to braided also. I am also for the least amount of maintenance.
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Re: Braided brake hose kit (Vettelaw)
Well, I installed braided hoses when I replaced all my calipers and mastercylinder, so I can't say that they alone helped the brake feal. But, I've never had any problem with them and they are suppose to last longer too. Good safety bonus.
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From: Alamogordo NM USA
Re: Braided brake hose kit (Jason Staley)
I installed SS braided lines in my quest to keep my brake pedal from going to the floor...No noticeable help...Ultimately replaced the fron rotors which DID make a difference....
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Re: Braided brake hose kit (JD/76-ZZ4)
I bought a set of Russell SS braided hoses, supposedly correct for my car, but the fittings were incorrect (too deep). So I returned them and ordered plain rubber hoses. The same happened to a few other forum members.
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Re: Braided brake hose kit (Vettelaw)
i bought a set of the russell braided lines from jegs a couple of years ago and have had no problems. one of the rear fittings didn't seal so jegs sent me a new one at no charge but i like them. of course, i autocross and solo 1 alot :D
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Re: Braided brake hose kit (clutchdust)
I too had trouble with the Russells. Like Pedro, the fitting was too deep. Returned them got a set of Goodrich from VB&P. They worked fine and if they last longer as advertised, price seems justified.
