Brake Flex normal or braided? - Where to buy

olliewarwick · 21st May 2018, 13:13

Hi All,

I hope everyone is enjoying the good weather.

It has come up as an advisory that the brake flex hoses could do with replacement.

Where is the best place to buy these and has anyone upgraded to braided, if so where did they buy them and was it worth it?

Thanks,
Ollie

myfirstrover · 21st May 2018, 13:38

something like this ?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLG-Braid...QAAOSw7ThUps30

Lordy · 21st May 2018, 13:58

Highly recommended the shop bought my braided hoses for the probe from them great stuff.

AndyN01 · 21st May 2018, 15:37

Try these guys.

http://reflexhydraulics.com/

They can custom make whatever you need.

Andy.

olliewarwick · 22nd May 2018, 12:26

Thanks for all the replies. Does anyone have any experience with braided over standard hoses?

I'm not really into modifying cars, but it has always seemed like a sensible choice, but interested in opinions.

Ollie

jonc3725 · 22nd May 2018, 16:31

I fit braided to all my cars for longevity and better breaking. I think I put goodridge ones on the ZT

HarryM1BYT · 22nd May 2018, 17:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by olliewarwick

Thanks for all the replies. Does anyone have any experience with braided over standard hoses?

I'm not really into modifying cars, but it has always seemed like a sensible choice, but interested in opinions.

Ollie

Flexible hoses always have some stretch in them as pressure is applied, even braided, but braided ones much less so. They provide slightly harder brake pedal, less spring, less give.

Mike Trident · 22nd May 2018, 22:36

Unfortunately, they are not quite as good as people think. They don't last forever, and damage to the internal pipe cannot be seen.

Mercury RV · 23rd May 2018, 07:27

I have just fitted a set of EBC stainless braided hoses to my 75 Tourer made by EBC, certainly can feel a more positive pedal after fitting and bleeding them out, I feel a worthwhile addition, plus cheaper than standard hoses from other suppliers. Well, that is my opinion aired.

trikey · 23rd May 2018, 07:27

I’ve used goodridge for years on bikes and trikes, can’t recommend them highly enough.

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jonc3725 Posted a thing or two MG ZT 190 + and MKIV Supra Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Plymouth Posts: 1,551 Thanks: 224 Thanked 493 Times in 359 Posts	I fit braided to all my cars for longevity and better breaking. I think I put goodridge ones on the ZT __________________ Jon C Living the dream MK IV VVTI Tiptronic TT Toyota Supra MG ZT 190+ BornTuesday, 10th July 2001 @ 09:01:10 259th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 252nd ZT 190 + to be made out of 4,023 101st ZT in Solar Red (code: CEU) to be made out of 1,888

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Mike Trident Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Saloon & Citroen C1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oakenshaw, Near Bradford Posts: 1,622 Thanks: 385 Thanked 552 Times in 328 Posts	Unfortunately, they are not quite as good as people think. They don't last forever, and damage to the internal pipe cannot be seen. __________________ Rover 75 2.0 CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Saloon. (Manual) 160 Remap, cruise control, electric window blind, temp gauge, Real walnut / ZT interior, FBH with GSM control. BORN Tuesday, 5th October 2004 @ 12:35:52 This vehicle was the 104,679th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 3,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 This vehicle was the 12,440th 75 in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 14,280 Starlight Silver 75s

21st May 2018, 13:38	#2
myfirstrover Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.0 cdi Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 1,896 Thanks: 401 Thanked 448 Times in 303 Posts	something like this ? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLG-Braid...QAAOSw7ThUps30

22nd May 2018, 12:26	#5
olliewarwick Avid contributor MG ZT-T+ Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Guildford Posts: 143 Thanks: 8 Thanked 20 Times in 13 Posts	Thanks for all the replies. Does anyone have any experience with braided over standard hoses? I'm not really into modifying cars, but it has always seemed like a sensible choice, but interested in opinions. Ollie

23rd May 2018, 07:27	#9
Mercury RV Regular poster Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Teynham Posts: 66 Thanks: 21 Thanked 28 Times in 11 Posts	I have just fitted a set of EBC stainless braided hoses to my 75 Tourer made by EBC, certainly can feel a more positive pedal after fitting and bleeding them out, I feel a worthwhile addition, plus cheaper than standard hoses from other suppliers. Well, that is my opinion aired.

23rd May 2018, 07:27	#10
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,763 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	I’ve used goodridge for years on bikes and trikes, can’t recommend them highly enough. __________________ Lest we forget..