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Braided Brake Lines. (GB Feeler)

Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 7:15 pm
by Torq-Al
Would anybody be interested in braided brake lines, went & saw an old mate of mine I havn't seen for about 5 years & he used to supply bespoke brake/fuel lines to me when I was competing in off-road motorsport.

Anyway the upshot of this is, I want to change my front hoses & if I provide a hose to create a template he can make as many as we want! He only really deals in the motorbike market, & does a massive amount of business from it, but he will always cater for small jobs!

The cost of a 3 line kit (for a 6n) would be around £30-35, depending on the amount of response I get. Plus P+P, would be less than £5, yet to cost it.

ANYONE INTERESTED?

Have got to make sure of fittings, if all 6n & 6n2 turn out to be the same, then bonus, roll out for 6n2 owners too!

Standard colour is like a clear/carbon look & then 5-6 other colours, have a look on www.h-e-l.co.uk for more info, believe me, you would not be dissappointed on the quality! You may think of Goodridge when you think of braided hoses, but these guys live them! And for Goodridge you will pay £40-45+ & then P+P.

GIVE ME FEEDBACK ON THE IDEA

If I get enough positive response, then i'll set it up on a group buy, more the merrier, & cheaper! :lol:

Again for info: HEL Brake Lines

For comparison here is venom's page for polo hoses, £70 plus p+p!
http://www.venommotorsport.com/product_ ... gory=Brake

Even direct from Goodridge they are £55 plus P&P! & cheapest on ebay is £45 plus P&P, so minimum saving is at least £10, if not more!

Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 6:22 pm
by vw-po-low
Fantastic find, very helpful. Though my brake lines are like brand new, lol my car has done nothing. the previous owner haddent used it alot as it only had 23000 miles on when i got it.

Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 6:36 pm
by Josh_polo
What diffrence does it make?

Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 6:50 pm
by Torq-Al
Josh_polo wrote:What diffrence does it make?
Never having too put another brake line on again! And better pedal 'feel'. Over time a normal rubber hose will start to 'slaken' & become more elastic, so you require a little more force on the pedal. Braided lines are more robust & do not deteriorate. Hence why used by fast road & race teams!

Hope that reads ok!

Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 1:56 pm
by Q86ARR
Could possibly be interested. (6N)

Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 2:10 pm
by Ian_R
UIf these are the asme as the 6N2 then i'd be interesed, but only on confirmation of the same type.

Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 2:52 pm
by alexperkins
Same

Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 8:00 pm
by Torq-Al
Ian_R wrote:UIf these are the asme as the 6N2 then i'd be interesed, but only on confirmation of the same type.
Have looked, & 6n2 are a different fitting. Altho' I will see if I can get a set & use as a template. Will let you know.