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malross · May 2nd, 2007, 11:42 AM

Hi all,

I need to replace one of the braided brake lines on my MCS, but can't remember where I got the last lot. Both minispares and minimania seem to stock them, but the prices are *vastly* different (minimania = £129, minispares = £63).

Mini Spares page
Mini Mania page

Does anyone have any recommendations or know of other suppliers against whom I could compare these prices?

Cheers,

Mal.

MINI-Morgan · May 2nd, 2007, 11:43 AM

Also check Lohen too!

Get high quality ones or you'll be replacing them again soon

--Mike-- · May 2nd, 2007, 11:48 AM

Do they not last as long as the standard ones, or has it been damaged by accident?

malross · May 2nd, 2007, 11:48 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mini-Morgan (original)

Also check Lohen too!

Get high quality ones or you'll be replacing them again soon

Cheers for the tip. Checked their site and they supply the same ones as minispares, but are more expensive (£69 or £79 depending on end-cap option). I might as well stick the URL here for future reference...

Lohen.co.uk page

Mal.

malross · May 2nd, 2007, 11:57 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by --Mike-- (original)

Do they not last as long as the standard ones, or has it been damaged by accident?

Damaged. From day one, I'd had problems with them rubbing against the wheel. Thing is, they were stiffer than the rubber hoses and shaped themselves differently around the suspension, etc. I thought I'd fixed it a while back using cable ties, but it must've still been rubbing at times. Earlier this week, under heavy braking, the off-side front wore through the braiding, the hose burst and my brakes failed. Thankfully, I was out for an early-morning blat and there was no-one around, so I didn't hit anything. Slightly unnerving, mind.

Anyway, I had a quick repair done by replacing it with a rubber hose, but I don't want to leave it like that. I want all four corners to have the same strength (and not be rubber), hence looking for a new set.

Mal.

roland2003 · May 2nd, 2007, 12:37 PM

Hi, Stock (new) genuine Mini lines are as good as any. (except for gravel rallying). Its an MOT failure if the line rubs on anything as the steering is moved lock to lock,so check carefully after fitting.
Best regards Roland GTT

May 2nd, 2007, 11:42 AM	#1
malross You knows it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Local Time: 02:10 PM Posts: 361 Offline	Braided brake lines - recommendations? Hi all, I need to replace one of the braided brake lines on my MCS, but can't remember where I got the last lot. Both minispares and minimania seem to stock them, but the prices are vastly different (minimania = £129, minispares = £63). Mini Spares page Mini Mania page Does anyone have any recommendations or know of other suppliers against whom I could compare these prices? Cheers, Mal.

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MINI-Morgan MINI Obsessed... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton, Hants Local Time: 02:10 PM Posts: 4,680 Offline	Also check Lohen too! Get high quality ones or you'll be replacing them again soon One Man, One Project......find out what happens next at MINIProject.co.uk For MINIs in the south it can only be South Coast New MINI Club

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roland2003 MINI 2 Sponsor GT Tuning Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 02:10 PM Posts: 2,736 Offline	Hi, Stock (new) genuine Mini lines are as good as any. (except for gravel rallying). Its an MOT failure if the line rubs on anything as the steering is moved lock to lock,so check carefully after fitting. Best regards Roland GTT www.gttuning.com

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May 2nd, 2007, 11:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
--Mike-- Just chillin' Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northampton Local Time: 02:10 PM Posts: 71 Offline	Do they not last as long as the standard ones, or has it been damaged by accident?

May 2nd, 2007, 11:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
malross You knows it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Local Time: 02:10 PM Posts: 361 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mini-Morgan (original) Also check Lohen too! Get high quality ones or you'll be replacing them again soon Cheers for the tip. Checked their site and they supply the same ones as minispares, but are more expensive (£69 or £79 depending on end-cap option). I might as well stick the URL here for future reference... Lohen.co.uk page Mal.

May 2nd, 2007, 11:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
malross You knows it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Local Time: 02:10 PM Posts: 361 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by --Mike-- (original) Do they not last as long as the standard ones, or has it been damaged by accident? Damaged. From day one, I'd had problems with them rubbing against the wheel. Thing is, they were stiffer than the rubber hoses and shaped themselves differently around the suspension, etc. I thought I'd fixed it a while back using cable ties, but it must've still been rubbing at times. Earlier this week, under heavy braking, the off-side front wore through the braiding, the hose burst and my brakes failed. Thankfully, I was out for an early-morning blat and there was no-one around, so I didn't hit anything. Slightly unnerving, mind. Anyway, I had a quick repair done by replacing it with a rubber hose, but I don't want to leave it like that. I want all four corners to have the same strength (and not be rubber), hence looking for a new set. Mal.

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