Braided hoses

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SHAKEELE30
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Post Tue Dec 18, 2007 2:05 pm

Sorry people this may have been covered before, but ive tried doing a search but couldnt find anything that answered what im looing for.
But anyway here it goes, basically ive upgraded my brakes to Wilwood 310mm kit, so i was thinking would getting braided hose pipes make any difference, if so which ones are the better ones to go for?
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northloop
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Post Tue Dec 18, 2007 3:14 pm

Rubber hoses will expand, contract and perish. These will all affect your braking performance. Braided hoses will not do this.

I bought mine from Demon thieves.

http://www.demontweeks.co.uk/products/P ... SCN0600-2P
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Post Tue Dec 18, 2007 4:21 pm

Which one do i choose, seen some that come with 4 hoses and some that come with 6, which one would i need...

GOODRIDGE
http://www.demontweeks.co.uk/products/P ... SCN0600-2P

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... :IT&ih=019

Earls
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... :IT&ih=013
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Post Tue Dec 18, 2007 5:46 pm

if you have rear discs with abs then i think its the 6 hose kit that you need

the goodridge ones have an almost flawless reputation
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Post Tue Dec 18, 2007 5:53 pm

Thanks for the help/info, just one more thing, are goodridge better than black diamond....
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Post Tue Dec 18, 2007 5:54 pm

not a clue, haven't spoke to anyone who has used them to be honest

to be fair, most black dimond products seem to get a good reputation
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Post Tue Dec 18, 2007 7:45 pm

Just in the process of fitting some to mine. Now found the rear pipes are pretty bad so I'm changing them too :roll:

Try Dom at www.xlraceparts.com

He's a racer and know's what he's talking about with brakes so he'll give you good advice.
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Post Tue Dec 18, 2007 8:01 pm

He's a racer and know's what he's talking about with brakes so he'll give you good advice.
i have been trying to get hold of him for weeks but on the 0870 numbe ri cant get him

i did have his mobile number but i deleted it idiot i am :roll:
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Post Tue Dec 18, 2007 8:16 pm

e mail him through xl's site and he usually replies quite quick.
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Post Tue Dec 18, 2007 8:31 pm

shorty73 wrote:e mail him through xl's site and he usually replies quite quick.
will do