Brake Upgrading - Braided Brake Hoses?
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Brake Upgrading - Braided Brake Hoses?
I am upgrading to GS Calipers and 13" rotors. Is it worth it to buy braided brake hoses? Do they really make you stop better or should I save the money and keep my original brake hoses?
What kind?
How much to pay?
Where to buy?
Thanks, :seeya
What kind?
How much to pay?
Where to buy?
Thanks, :seeya
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Re: Brake Upgrading - Braided Brake Hoses? (USRobo)
They will help give you a more firm pedal. Your rubber ones with age stretch. This will mean less pressure will be put on the pistons in the calipers resulting in more pedal effort required for the same amount of braking.
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Re: Brake Upgrading - Braided Brake Hoses? (USRobo)
I am upgrading to GS Calipers and 13" rotors.
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Re: Brake Upgrading - Braided Brake Hoses? (BlkMagik)
I bought Z06 Calipers and had to sell them because the factory wheels will not fit over those calipers on a 93. Only the GS Calipers will work with factory sawblade wheels. They are not quite as good but still a big improvement over the stock calipers. :yesnod:
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Re: Brake Upgrading - Braided Brake Hoses? (jsinga)
Saw Earl's Hyperfirm at Jeg's for like $90.
Also might look into the bias spring from DRM for under $15, I think they have an ebay store now.
JS
Also might look into the bias spring from DRM for under $15, I think they have an ebay store now.
JS
:iagree: :thumbs:
