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Old 06-01-2007, 10:35 PM   #1
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Default Steel Braided brake lines??

Anyone buy some for their AU, where to get, and how much $$$ ?

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Old 06-01-2007, 10:47 PM   #2
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Crescent Motors in Sydney can send some your way. I think they're around $280 ??? I could be wrong on the price tho.
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Old 06-01-2007, 11:58 PM   #3
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Repco has them on shelf from PBR for $160 for the fronts not sure on rear sorry.
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Old 07-01-2007, 12:05 AM   #4
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Thats pretty good shaun, ill have to check it out.
I didnt want to spend too much as ive already shelled out on the brakes, but i have to flush the brake system, and im using this extra special castrol racing synthetic brake fluid ($136 per litre!!!) and dont want to waste a drop of this special stuff, so i want to change them before i do this.
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Old 07-01-2007, 12:11 AM   #5
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Yeah i know what you mean, but your brakes will look VERY good once painted and covers removed. You'll have to do the other ute now.
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Old 07-01-2007, 12:20 AM   #6
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Check out this link,they are in Croydon, Melbourne so you could pick up if you decide to buy.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ADR7-00-APPRO...QQcmdZViewItem

I had a set put on my car today and they are worth every cent They should be put on the cars as standard, but we know that wont happen.Terrific brake feel and no sponginess in the pedal at all.
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yeah, im eventually going to get the same setup for it too, and jazz them up with a bit of paint.
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Check out this link,they are in Croydon, Melbourne so you could pick up if you decide to buy.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ADR7-00-APPRO...QQcmdZViewItem

I had a set put on my car today and they are worth every cent They should be put on the cars as standard, but we know that wont happen.Terrific brake feel and no sponginess in the pedal at all.
Thanks for that, looks like ill be getting some very soon!.
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Old 07-01-2007, 12:28 AM   #9
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I had a set put on my car today and they are worth every cent They should be put on the cars as standard, but we know that wont happen.Terrific brake feel and no sponginess in the pedal at all.
yeah the early BA FPV's with brembos had them if i am not mistaken, but by MkII i dont think they got it.

I am going to get a set for my AU for sure
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Repco has them on shelf from PBR for $160 for the fronts not sure on rear sorry.
Shaun - is that each, or for the pair?

Is it worth doing front only, or should I really do both front and rear, and what about the centre section?
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JC- Its a pair, but the place on ebay seems cheaper.
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Old 07-01-2007, 01:11 AM   #12
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JC- Its a pair, but the place on ebay seems cheaper.
But then there's postage on top. Plus I have a 20% off coupon for Repco, so may get 2 lots of fronts (one for each car). Should work out to be $128 a pair.
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and what about the centre section?
JC,

By centre section are you talking about the tubing running the fluid along the undercarriage to the rear brakes?

Is this right?
Normal brake hose is just rubber right? The braiding just stops flex and bulging under pressure of the rubber internal piping?

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Old 07-01-2007, 01:43 PM   #14
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By centre section are you talking about the tubing running the fluid along the undercarriage to the rear brakes?

Is this right?
Normal brake hose is just rubber right? The braiding just stops flex and bulging under pressure of the rubber internal piping?

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GK - yes to the first question (though I think it might be metal anyway!?

Yes and Yes for the next too. The braid stops/slows the rubber hose from expanding under heavy brake application, resulting in firmer pedal feel.
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GK - yes to the first question (though I think it might be metal anyway!?

Yes and Yes for the next too. The braid stops/slows the rubber hose from expanding under heavy brake application, resulting in firmer pedal feel.
I didn't think there'd be any issue with the centre section, but not wanting to sound like a smart alec, I thought I'd ask!

I've no experience with braided lines persoanally, apart from my brother who had them on a Harley, but was just trying to think it through.

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What about making a phone call to Pirtek and see what they can.
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Old 07-01-2007, 06:17 PM   #17
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wouldnt mind some braided brake lines ,
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Old 07-01-2007, 11:14 PM   #18
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find out who does the saloon car racing.. they use gear from cebco i think..
on their 6 cyl AUs etc..
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What about making a phone call to Pirtek and see what they can.
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