bradleyh_15 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Just a question to the guys with all the knowledge, would it be possible to use braided brake lines that are the full length from ABS to calliper? Is there any down sides/ pluses? Just thinking about it as the car is stripped and it could be done easily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 I would imagine the loss of hard lines could cause less pressure. Braided still expands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 27 minutes ago, Frank Bullitt said: I would imagine the loss of hard lines could cause less pressure. Braided still expands. Thus losing pedal feel and response I suppose makes sense. Will probably just give that a miss then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 (edited) Pretty much that in a nut shell. Think form over function. It looks nice but isn’t as good as OEM. Edited November 18, 2020 by Frank Bullitt (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Frank Bullitt said: Pretty much that in a nut shell. Think form over function. It looks nice but isn’t as good as OEM. It’s just so much easier to manipulate to nothings wrong with mine was just thinking of replacing them and don’t want to go copper really 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 If there is nothing wrong with them you could leave them but if original you know their age. I believe Rider had a crack with copper lines, might be worth giving him a shout and see if you can convince him to help with yours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 What size braided would be the correct AN size for this? Curious to know as il be replacing the fuel lines on mine with braided like on my old tt6 so whilst im on i was thinking of replacing the front to back brake lines too Im pretty sure you can still buy new Oem lines from Toyota if yours are looking tired btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share Posted November 19, 2020 11 hours ago, safcdixon said: What size braided would be the correct AN size for this? Curious to know as il be replacing the fuel lines on mine with braided like on my old tt6 so whilst im on i was thinking of replacing the front to back brake lines too Im pretty sure you can still buy new Oem lines from Toyota if yours are looking tired btw Not sure what AN size it is, would be pretty small. I’m sure if you emailed goodridge or someone who makes the braided lines any how they could tell you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 I replace loads of rusted brake lines with -3 stainless braided hose to stop having to drop the tank / subframe. But I retain stock or separate lines to the calipers due to routing issues. You will find no difference in pedal feel or travel with branded braided stainless Teflon lined hoses over steel lines. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 42 minutes ago, Chris Wilson said: I replace loads of rusted brake lines with -3 stainless braided hose to stop having to drop the tank / subframe. But I retain stock or separate lines to the calipers due to routing issues. You will find no difference in pedal feel or travel with branded braided stainless Teflon lined hoses over steel lines. Interesting, is the clue in Teflon or are all braided brake lines made of Teflon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 All the stainless braided flexible BRAKE hoses I have seen are Teflon lined, there may be air hoses and suchlike in -3 that have a nitrile or somesuch liner but I have never come across them. Stuff like Goodridge and Aeroquip -3 is Teflon lined. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted December 2, 2020 Author Share Posted December 2, 2020 2 hours ago, Chris Wilson said: I replace loads of rusted brake lines with -3 stainless braided hose to stop having to drop the tank / subframe. But I retain stock or separate lines to the calipers due to routing issues. You will find no difference in pedal feel or travel with branded braided stainless Teflon lined hoses over steel lines. Good to see you are still active Chris and such a wealth of knowledge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Thank you, I'm still here and battling on, quite busy actually, despite "social distancing" Hopefully once we see if this vaccine gives elderly people and NHS staff two heads we can re-box this gift from China and send it back with "a thanks for nowt" note attached, and the the bill 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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