Dave222 Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Does anyone know if you can buy braided brake lines that have the banjo end locating lugs (the bit that goes into the hole in the actual calipers) and if so who makes and supplies them ? I may be being over cautious but I am not really happy fitting ones without as there is no other location method on the UK brake setup. has anyone had any issues with lines without these locators coming loose!!!? Cheers Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani_r Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I think braided lines are car specific. So if you go with a reputable company like Goodridge, then you should get everything you need. Just make sure that you buy the good lines with the complete stainless end fittings aswell. The cheaper zinc plated ones will corrode over time, so spending that little bit more will pay for itself. Do-luck have just released a set and there's a group buy going on at the moment. These are yet untested day-to-day by anyone here but Do-luck are offering a lifetime guarantee. Might be worth checking out Edit: Here's the link to the thread http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=179946 Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mac Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 the lugs serve no more of a function than make sure you get the brake line facing the right direction, simple as that, they have no other purpose, if your worried about getting them right take a picture before you remove the old brake line to compare, but they dont need to be precise, IIRC Goodridge do not have this location lug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave222 Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 I get what you're saying about the lugs being for orientation purposes but surely they also help to prevent any "twisting" and potential loosening action around the banjo point. I have just fitted a set of the goodridge lines to my son's new Spoon calipers on his Integra and the calipers have locating lugs built into them for the hose to fit in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 IIRC Goodridge do not have this location lug Correct;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave222 Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 Which bit is correct ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mac Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I get what you're saying about the lugs being for orientation purposes but surely they also help to prevent any "twisting" and potential loosening action around the banjo point. I have just fitted a set of the goodridge lines to my son's new Spoon calipers on his Integra and the calipers have locating lugs built into them for the hose to fit in. i understand your concerns as this is brakes we're dealing with but there is nothing the lugs contribute to the fitting other than the correct orientation, if the banjo was loose enough that you have to rely on the lug to hold it in position you are well and truly up the creek with brake fluid p*****g everywhere, for holding everything where it is the correct torque of the banjo nut is all that matters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Which bit is correct ? No banjo connectors come with the goodrich kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave222 Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 Thanks for that guys, I guess i was just looking for some reassurance before buying and fitting a set. Believe it or not have had the Goodridge lines fitted on my black TT (which is up for sale on here by the way) for a couple of years with no problems but I thought better safe than sorry and it never hurts to learn from others opinions / experiences. Cheers Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Do a search for HEL brake lines mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave222 Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 Forgot to ask, do you know what the correct torque setting is for the banjo connections ? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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