Guest dangerousandy Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Anyone on here fitted braided hoses? I found these on eBay and was wondering whether to get them or not: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180204632771&ssPageName=MERCOSI_VI_ROSI_PR4_PCN_BIX_Stores&refitem=180191946496&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=closed_view_item&refwidgettype=osi_widget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 They make a big difference when you use your brakes alot, help stop that spongey pedal along with decent fluid and pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I bought a set of these from the same guy makes a big difference, if you upgrade the fluid (motul 600) and chris wilson fast street brake pads, the hoses can be tricky to fit not a lot of thread to play with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 a defo yes from me - fitted them about a month ago and the diffrence is unbeleavable. Id also suggest changing the brake fluid at the same time for some dot 5.1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dini_the_owl Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 i didnt really notice any difference on my original jspec brakes, but its gonna save me buying those silly rubber hoses that split after a year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukey-lukey Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I bought from the same seller too, and noticed a bigish difference with the braking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve spedd Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I bought from the same seller too, and noticed a bigish difference with the braking is that all your running mate? stock J'spec and the braided hoses?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiten55 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 i got the following: stock jspec discs Endless fast road pads braided hoses dot 5 fluid cusco master cylinder stopper brakes are now as good as they'l get before a major upgrade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukey-lukey Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 is that all your running mate? stock J'spec and the braided hoses?? Everything is stock apart from the front disks which are 3G grooved... and 5.1 fluid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Hi Andy I had those Brake lines fitted today (bought them from the same company off ebay) I can let you know later, when I get her back tonight. I don't know if I'll feel the difference (regarding the lines) but my brake system was 14 years old, so I've just done UK OEM Caliper & dics upgrade + SS Braided Lines, Hawk Fast Road Pads and Motul 600 Fluid...roll on 5.30pm... Ps got a Master Cylinder Brace attached too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Out of interest, what is everyones opinions on the Motul RBF brake fluid? Am I right in assuming it's only Dot 4, but has a higher boiling temp? I have this in my current car, but I know how much people rant on about DOT 5.1. EDIT: Sorry for the slight hijack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Anyone on here fitted braided hoses? I found these on eBay and was wondering whether to get them or not: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180204632771&ssPageName=MERCOSI_VI_ROSI_PR4_PCN_BIX_Stores&refitem=180191946496&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=closed_view_item&refwidgettype=osi_widget Fitting them can, in a very few cases and not witnessed on Supras, find weaknesses elsewhere in the system. That is the seals in the master cylinder. Will not stop me upgrading soon though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dangerousandy Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Cheers!!! I think I will get a set and fit them when I refurb my calipers. Fitting them will be no problem for me as I'm a qualified mechanic by trade:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dini_the_owl Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 yeah its a doddle and cerainly better in the long run as i think a single rubber one from mr t is about 30 quid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dangerousandy Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I ordered a set of these over a week ago and paid instantly by paypal. I have fitted a new brake pipe to my Supra and I am in the middle of refurbing the calipers -but these have still not arrived!!! They were meant to be sent by first class recorded delivery!! And the seller won't answer my emails!! I think its time to claim my money back......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Worth fitting, they give better brake pedal feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonB Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I agree they're probably worth fitting, they're not that expensive. But I suspect most if not all of the improvement people say they have it because they have changed the brake fluid at the same time. I very much doubt you would feel any difference if you compared them back to back with new fluid, pads etc on both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dangerousandy Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 These still ain't turned up!! grr, I'm gona have to try and claim my money back. The seller ain't emailed me back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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