Change brake hoses, service intervals
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wrote on 3 Feb 2018, 09:39 last edited by
According to the service manual, you should change the brake hoses every six years, no matter the condition. How many of you guys do that?
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wrote on 3 Feb 2018, 10:57 last edited by
I think most people probably just fit braided lines as they look and perform better. Over time the OEM hoses will start to degrade but realistically 6 years is probably quite early.
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I think most people probably just fit braided lines as they look and perform better. Over time the OEM hoses will start to degrade but realistically 6 years is probably quite early.
wrote on 3 Feb 2018, 11:40 last edited by@finnerz89 yeah.
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wrote on 3 Feb 2018, 16:21 last edited by
Six years for hoses. Mate that is total overkill. Most cars on the road only use their original lines my starlet for example used original lines some 25 years on.
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wrote on 3 Feb 2018, 20:41 last edited by
I Agree with calum.
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wrote on 4 Feb 2018, 19:29 last edited by
Brake hoses can deteriorate over time, especially if you live in a harsh climate. However the OEM lines are pretty durable and as others have stated they do last for many years. So long as they look good with no bulges, partial splits or cracking, which will all effect brake pressure and the feel of the pedal, (due to different internal dimensions of the hose), they should be fine. Braided hoses do look sweet and have added protection over OEM hoses, with the steel braiding.
Personally for peace of mind I would renew or upgrade them. When it comes to emergency braking, you always want your brakes to be 100% overall !!!
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Brake hoses can deteriorate over time, especially if you live in a harsh climate. However the OEM lines are pretty durable and as others have stated they do last for many years. So long as they look good with no bulges, partial splits or cracking, which will all effect brake pressure and the feel of the pedal, (due to different internal dimensions of the hose), they should be fine. Braided hoses do look sweet and have added protection over OEM hoses, with the steel braiding.
Personally for peace of mind I would renew or upgrade them. When it comes to emergency braking, you always want your brakes to be 100% overall !!!
wrote on 4 Feb 2018, 20:16 last edited by@ninja I've seen tons of braided brakelines on eBay. They differ in price anywhere from £30 to £100. What should you go for?
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@ninja I've seen tons of braided brakelines on eBay. They differ in price anywhere from £30 to £100. What should you go for?
wrote on 5 Feb 2018, 01:13 last edited by@irongamer727 I had the Wezmoto lines on my DTR and they were good. The Hel, EBC and Goodridge ones are also good brands too.
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wrote on 5 Feb 2018, 08:19 last edited by
I've got wezmoto too. Recommend them to anyone