Brake lines

dubpolo · Post by **dubpolo** » Tue Jul 12, 2005 6:53 pm

Has anyone got braided lines? i know goodrich don't make them, but can you use a kit for a diffrent car? and how often should you change your lines?

Del_GTi · Post by **Del_GTi** » Tue Jul 12, 2005 7:08 pm

If you mean Goodridge mate. Then they do make them. I have a set sitting here which i haven't bothered to fit as yet.

dubpolo · Post by **dubpolo** » Tue Jul 12, 2005 7:10 pm

have you got a part number please!

Del_GTi · Post by **Del_GTi** » Tue Jul 12, 2005 7:13 pm

The ones i have say SVW0701-4P

dubpolo · Post by **dubpolo** » Tue Jul 12, 2005 7:14 pm

where did you get them from mate?

Del_GTi · Post by **Del_GTi** » Tue Jul 12, 2005 7:17 pm

GSF mate.

Speedlaw · Post by **Speedlaw** » Tue Jul 12, 2005 9:01 pm

I've had Goodridge lines for about two years now, I love 'em. Sadly one of the lines had bad threads but the mfr' replaced it free of charge. Brake pedal feels much firmer than with rubber lines. Recommended!

mikegti · Post by **mikegti** » Tue Jul 12, 2005 10:01 pm

I think the pedal feels horrible and soft on my gti, seems to be no initial 'bite' like on some cars. Might just be down to the servo I suppose, but I'm due a disc, pad and fluid change soon anyway so might do the lines too, depending on price...

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Tue Jul 12, 2005 10:29 pm

I had a brake fluid change at my last service, about a month ago. It has definitely improved things, the response and the bite on the brakes feels better, but still slightly spongy. But they do their job, and well, and thats what matters at the moment

Braided lines sounds like a good investment though, after owning a (classic) Mini, the less rubber pipes on the car the better - fear the perished hoses!

mikegti · Post by **mikegti** » Tue Jul 12, 2005 11:06 pm

Si_GTi wrote:I had a brake fluid change at my last service, about a month ago. It has definitely improved things, the response and the bite on the brakes feels better, but still slightly spongy

That's good to hear!

My mini brakes were poo, even with discs (can't imagine drums on the front, scary!)

dubpolo · Post by **dubpolo** » Thu Aug 11, 2005 7:28 pm

Del have you got around to fitting your lines yet?

Del_GTi · Post by **Del_GTi** » Thu Aug 11, 2005 8:27 pm

Not yet mate, been a busy few weeks for me between MOT, timing belt etc, and service so not managed it yet.

I'm going on holiday in a couple of weeks so i'll try and get them fitted after i come back. Getting my winter wheels then aswell.