Braided brake hoses

[Nifty Fifty]

Thanks guys for the update and replies, having looked at both the Hel & Goodridge websites there are pennies between them in the SS range (around £120 a set), admittedly I was swayed to the Hel ones as they offered more choice in colours, transparent blue to go with my Topaz Blue. Will shop around a little more to see if other sites offer them cheaper (looks £80 is more realistic). I'm not fitting them, so the adding washer issue is a little concerning, would the Hel ones be the same??

With regards to the bleed nipples is this a job that needs doing when replacing hoses? likewise the size @roadvoyager1 mentions would these be the same size for my 2.0??

I have booked the Z in for the works in a couple of weeks time so will carry on shopping

Brakes and disc replacement will be a next winters SORN job.

 

[bertiejaffa]

I have never fitted them but my M came with them on...

The M hadn't really been used in 2 years (500 miles max).... I got the M home and then drove it "properly" over snake and wood head passes.... all hoses split, drive covered in brake fluid. I wouldn't have them again

 

[Lee]

There's another option which is if you want to do it on a budget. You can buy a reel of braded hose and the tool to make the fittings this will come to sub £100 I have done this in the past but fitted the Goodrich because of the label

While your there you might as well do the clutch hose too seeing as its fed off the same reservoir.

Lee

 

[Nifty Fifty]

@Lee thanks for the info on the clutch hose I will have a look on the HEL & Goodridge sites as you say seems sensible to do at the same time.

 

[Nifty Fifty]

The hoses arrived late yesterday and being fitted today. I went for the goodridge ones in the end as they had to be made to order and they could make them within 3 days. Got the SS ones and blue finish to match the Z, paid a small premium to get them in time but all in around £120. Will post up some pics when the car is returned later today.

 

[oldcarman]

The hoses arrived late yesterday and being fitted today. I went for the goodridge ones in the end as they had to be made to order and they could make them within 3 days. Got the SS ones and blue finish to match the Z, paid a small premium to get them in time but all in around £120. Will post up some pics when the car is returned later today.

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Those look too nice to go under a car, best put them on display in your living room, I think! JIM