350 Russ Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 I fitted Hosetechnic braided brake lines to my zed a couple of years ago as recommended by some folks on here, well yesterday I was doing 50 ish on an A road when one of them split and left me with no brakes. What do people recommend to replace them with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargara Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Anything other than HEL. So Goodridge would get my vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Goodridge are good and <£100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Russ Posted May 28, 2017 Author Share Posted May 28, 2017 do these have banjo bolts? anybody fitted these? any problems with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Goodridge is the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich260 Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 That's worrying, I've got Hosetechnic to as recommended by a few folks in here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science_GT Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Ouch!! I've got hel and wishing I did get the Goodrich as they are a direct fit and use existing fitting positions where as the hel use rubber clamps. Been using the hel for 7 months no problem. Clutch line also changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OllyB Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Goodrich going strong for 5 years .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayla Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Fitted these as well as the clutch lines back in 2014 due to the good reviews here as well Russ which side actually split? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 StopTech is a trusted brakes manufacturer, with huge expertise in the industry: https://www.torqen.uk/nissan/350z/brakes/lines/2813-350z-stoptech-stainless-steel-brake-lines-front-and-rear-95042004-95042503.html http://stoptech.com/about/about-us http://stoptech.com/about/accomplishments-and-awards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Russ Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share Posted May 29, 2017 Fitted these as well as the clutch lines back in 2014 due to the good reviews here as well Russ which side actually split? It was the front passenger side, theres 2 hoses for the front, it was the lower one, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Russ Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share Posted May 29, 2017 StopTech is a trusted brakes manufacturer, with huge expertise in the industry: https://www.torqen.u...4-95042503.html http://stoptech.com/about/about-us http://stoptech.com/...ents-and-awards Goodridge is the way to go. Thanks for the offer guys, but as I've already spent best part of £100 on HEL then £150 on these then another at least £100 on a replacement set for a car i do only probably 3-4000 miles a year in, im struggling to see the point so might as well go back to oem hoses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Are these current ones out of warranty? Did you speak with the seller / manufacturer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Russ Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share Posted May 29, 2017 Are these current ones out of warranty? Did you speak with the seller / manufacturer? No they come with a lifetime warranty according to the box which i still have in the boot of the zed. I've emailed them with photos but waiting on a reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 That's the best way to go about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 I think that you have been extremely unlucky as mechanical failure of Hosetechnic lines is almost unheard of. However, one failure is one to many and a compensation claim would not be deemed as unreasonable. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willsy1980 Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 I think that you have been extremely unlucky as mechanical failure of Hosetechnic lines is almost unheard of. However, one failure is one to many and a compensation claim would not be deemed as unreasonable. 100% agree, a failure like that can be deadly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 I've always used Goodridge braided brake lines on every car that I've ever fitted new brake lines to. Not one problem ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Russ Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share Posted May 31, 2017 just an update, Hosetechnik have agreed to replace front hoses but are claiming that due to my zed having coilovers and is a touch lower that is what has caused it. surely have the body shell lower will put more slack on the brake lines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Providing there was not any interference and the hose was not rubbing then they are talking bull sh#t. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Russ Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share Posted May 31, 2017 Providing there was not any interference and the hose was not rubbing then they are talking bull sh#t. Thats what I thought, you can see in the photo above that the hose isn't touching on anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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