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(Message started by: bonnietiler on Sep 26^th, 2010, 6:37pm)

Title: stainless braided Brake hoses
Post by bonnietiler on Sep 26^th, 2010, 6:37pm

Can anyone say whether they noticed any definate difference after fitting these Stainless Braided Brake Hoses?
Regards
bonnietiler

Title: Re: stainless braided Brake hoses
Post by gozz on Sep 26^th, 2010, 7:21pm

They look nice and shiny ;D if they cost more than the proper ones,which can last the life of the car,then they are a waste of money !
GOZZ.

Title: Re: stainless braided Brake hoses
Post by Matt on Sep 27^th, 2010, 6:47pm

braided hoses give a better feeling on the brake pedal as the hoses dont expand like just plain rubber ones do,

as to whether they are worth the extra expense for i dont think they are unless you run your scorpio on track days

Title: Re: stainless braided Brake hoses
Post by Mike H on Sep 29^th, 2010, 1:27pm

Yes I think the basic idea is as Matt says, that's what the braid does prevents hose swelling, plus stainless steel so don't rust. OTOH 'normal ones' are internally reinforced anyway I think.

Title: Re: stainless braided Brake hoses
Post by PJDavis on Sep 29^th, 2010, 5:55pm

Great for large motorcycles, all of my Bikes have Goodridge lines. The ONLY car I've ever seen with them fitted for road use was a 'Wartburg' I think it was designated, '353W Mk4'. Had a 1000cc two-stroke-triple engine! Didn't stop the mate that owned it flipping it over whilst going down a hill with an overloaded trailer!

Title: Re: stainless braided Brake hoses
Post by bonnietiler on Sep 29^th, 2010, 6:30pm

yes. my 955 tiger has them, and my T160 Trident is having HEL fitted this Winter, I'm going over the Brakes on my Cosworth 25k miler, in that I know it's not done more than 500miles per year for each of the last 10 years!
So, seeing as I'll be changing the hoses anyway.....It's a no brainer..as you say..on Motorcycles, but doesn't seem as popular on cars. My Trident has "Mahogany" brakes feel-wise, so a full change over this Winter.
Thanks for the input
Bonnietiler

Title: Re: stainless braided Brake hoses
Post by gozz on Sep 29^th, 2010, 11:37pm

I would be very worried if my brake hoses expanded at all,indeed I would expect them to burst at any time,they are heavily textile braided to prevent expansion.
GOZZ.

Title: Re: stainless braided Brake hoses
Post by Mike H on Oct 1^st, 2010, 12:01pm

Quite so. ;D

I've got SS on my Guzzi but far as I know just makes the lever / pedal feel "harder". Which is reassuring I suppose.

Title: Re: stainless braided Brake hoses
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Oct 2^nd, 2010, 8:43am

My Sierra was bought as an 'unfinished project' and came complete with a full set of stainless steel braided fuel and brake lines - some of the fittings cost a whopping £30+ each :o

The guy I bought it from gave me the receipt for all the bits - originally cost him over £700 for the lot :o :o :o

Title: Re: stainless braided Brake hoses
Post by Mike H on Oct 3^rd, 2010, 5:41pm

Flippin' 'eck ~

as it's servo assisted anyway not sure what difference it will really make TBH, like Gozz says either the hoses are good, or they're not