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lucachiarelli · Sep 28th, 2007, 10:13 AM

Are braided stainless steel brake lines a must with a bbk?
Im fitting the porsche gtt bbk 2moro so wondering if i need to get them.
I only use my car for fast road use.

Bhozar · Sep 28th, 2007, 10:34 AM

I am using the stock hoses with my GTT/Porsche brake kit.

lucachiarelli · Sep 28th, 2007, 10:36 AM

That saves me £70. Thanks bhozar

ScottyBoy · Sep 28th, 2007, 10:48 AM

I would personally recommend the use of them tho especially with a Porsche BBK.

coded2112 · Sep 28th, 2007, 11:06 AM

Seems slightly pointless going to the effort and expense of a bbk and not fitting braided hoses. You will only gain the full benefit if you reduce any hose expansion to the absolute minimum.

SiMINImon · Sep 28th, 2007, 11:23 AM

I'd recommend going for the braided hoses. As well as looking

, you won't regret your decision when you have to give the middle pedal some welly

!

Richard Crofts · Sep 28th, 2007, 11:32 AM

They are better than stock hoses...but that said you can't see them perish so always be aware that you need to find a way to make sure they don't perish and suddenly give way without you seeing beforehand. I used to run braided hoses on my other cars but to ensure they were always in tip top nick I used to change them for new hoses every year when I did my brake service

Expensive but its one way to avoid a failure

lucachiarelli · Sep 28th, 2007, 11:37 AM

guna have a think about it now. ill let you know which setup im going for.

todd tce · Sep 29th, 2007, 11:41 PM

Depending upon the type of hose end and the fitting on the replacement caliper the stock hoses might be adaptable to the new caliper. On the other hand I cannot think of a BBK on the market that does not include them- or at least offer them as part of a package.

GTT 280 · Sep 30th, 2007, 09:42 AM

...if you are spending in excess of £1,500 on brakes, then surely to go with the better hoses makes sense (only £60 ish)

False economy otherwise.

Cheers,
K.

MINIdriver85 · Oct 30th, 2007, 01:54 PM

I'd fit the hoses too

Bhozar · Apr 14th, 2008, 12:01 PM

Fitted the braided hoses recently as the stock one had a little nick in it, so decided to replace to be 100% sure I didnt end up with a problem.

I cant tell any difference at all between the Porsche brakes with stock 4 year old hoses and new goodyear braided hoses.

Lucky Dave · Apr 14th, 2008, 12:13 PM

Thats because you never use your brakes!! I have followed you!

Bhozar · Apr 14th, 2008, 12:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Lucky Dave (original)

Thats because you never use your brakes!! I have followed you!

Haha! I dont want to get the wheels dirty! Do you know how difficult it is to clean around those Porsche brakes?

when I do use them.... well. Its nice to be able to stop quickly.

Lucky Dave · Apr 14th, 2008, 12:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bhozar (original)

Haha! I dont want to get the wheels dirty! Do you know how difficult it is to clean around those Porsche brakes?

Well yes I do

Thats why I fitted big Porsche wheels for easy cleaning

Sep 28th, 2007, 10:13 AM	#1
lucachiarelli Banned My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: darwen Local Time: 01:45 AM Posts: 579 Offline	stainless steel brake hoses Are braided stainless steel brake lines a must with a bbk? Im fitting the porsche gtt bbk 2moro so wondering if i need to get them. I only use my car for fast road use.

Sep 28th, 2007, 11:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
SiMINImon MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bristol Local Time: 01:45 AM Posts: 72 Offline	I'd recommend going for the braided hoses. As well as looking , you won't regret your decision when you have to give the middle pedal some welly!

Sep 29th, 2007, 11:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
todd tce MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2004 Local Time: 05:45 PM Posts: 56 Offline	Depending upon the type of hose end and the fitting on the replacement caliper the stock hoses might be adaptable to the new caliper. On the other hand I cannot think of a BBK on the market that does not include them- or at least offer them as part of a package. Todd/TCE

Sep 30th, 2007, 09:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
GTT 280 The Power Cube My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 01:45 AM Posts: 2,557 Offline	...if you are spending in excess of £1,500 on brakes, then surely to go with the better hoses makes sense (only £60 ish) False economy otherwise. Cheers, K. Too many mods to list, PM me if the cat needs killing...

Apr 14th, 2008, 12:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
Lucky Dave my other car is a smart.. My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 01:45 AM Posts: 682 Offline	Thats because you never use your brakes!! I have followed you! Lucky is a way of life (tm) 243.5 bhp & 205.3 ft lb

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Sep 28th, 2007, 10:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 01:45 AM Posts: 1,113 Offline	I am using the stock hoses with my GTT/Porsche brake kit.

Sep 28th, 2007, 10:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
lucachiarelli Banned My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: darwen Local Time: 01:45 AM Posts: 579 Offline	That saves me £70. Thanks bhozar

Sep 28th, 2007, 10:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 01:45 AM Posts: 3,065 Offline	I would personally recommend the use of them tho especially with a Porsche BBK.

Sep 28th, 2007, 11:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
coded2112 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bucks Local Time: 01:45 AM Posts: 259 Offline	Seems slightly pointless going to the effort and expense of a bbk and not fitting braided hoses. You will only gain the full benefit if you reduce any hose expansion to the absolute minimum.

Sep 28th, 2007, 11:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 01:45 AM Posts: 3,000 Offline	They are better than stock hoses...but that said you can't see them perish so always be aware that you need to find a way to make sure they don't perish and suddenly give way without you seeing beforehand. I used to run braided hoses on my other cars but to ensure they were always in tip top nick I used to change them for new hoses every year when I did my brake service Expensive but its one way to avoid a failure

Sep 28th, 2007, 11:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
lucachiarelli Banned My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: darwen Local Time: 01:45 AM Posts: 579 Offline	guna have a think about it now. ill let you know which setup im going for.

Oct 30th, 2007, 01:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
MINIdriver85 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 02:45 AM Posts: 245 Offline	I'd fit the hoses too

Apr 14th, 2008, 12:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 01:45 AM Posts: 1,113 Offline	Fitted the braided hoses recently as the stock one had a little nick in it, so decided to replace to be 100% sure I didnt end up with a problem. I cant tell any difference at all between the Porsche brakes with stock 4 year old hoses and new goodyear braided hoses.

Apr 14th, 2008, 12:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 01:45 AM Posts: 1,113 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Lucky Dave (original) Thats because you never use your brakes!! I have followed you! Haha! I dont want to get the wheels dirty! Do you know how difficult it is to clean around those Porsche brakes? when I do use them.... well. Its nice to be able to stop quickly.

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Apr 14th, 2008, 12:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
Lucky Dave my other car is a smart.. My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 01:45 AM Posts: 682 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Bhozar (original) Haha! I dont want to get the wheels dirty! Do you know how difficult it is to clean around those Porsche brakes? Well yes I do Thats why I fitted big Porsche wheels for easy cleaning Lucky is a way of life (tm) 243.5 bhp & 205.3 ft lb

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