N9JAH Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Is there a advantage, I believe they don't bulge as much as rubber lines under pressure but it marginal. So is there a point to changing my lines? I don't use the car on track. I also wondering about silicon hoses, I know they last longer but is there any other advantage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 (edited) Always good to change your brake lines for braided, better feel on the pedal. Zmanalex / Clark do a good range in braided hoses and silicone as well... Edited January 10, 2014 by WhackyWill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddcboyle Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Is there a advantage, I believe they don't bulge as much as rubber lines under pressure but it marginal. So is there a point to changing my lines? I don't use the car on track. I also wondering about silicon hoses, I know they last longer but is there any other advantage? Curious about this aswell. I changed all discs and pads, and never thought about changing the lines. But, alot of people on forum talk about it as if your meant to buy the whole package? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Is there a advantage, I believe they don't bulge as much as rubber lines under pressure but it marginal. So is there a point to changing my lines? I don't use the car on track. I also wondering about silicon hoses, I know they last longer but is there any other advantage? Curious about this aswell. I changed all discs and pads, and never thought about changing the lines. But, alot of people on forum talk about it as if your meant to buy the whole package? Its a very good mod for not a lot of money.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Definitely do it if you can - makes the brakes feel a whole lot better and react better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arran Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Definitely helped my brake feel and were great on the ring, helping keep everything in check Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 is dot5.1 advised too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arran Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Dot 4 id stick with, ate superblue will be more than up to the task Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RafsZed Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 What manufacturer of braided brake lines would you guys suggest, I think I read HEL are good but issue with fitting them if you have brembo's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 (edited) What manufacturer of braided brake lines would you guys suggest, I think I read HEL are good but issue with fitting them if you have brembo's. If you can afford them go Goodridge. best on the market. Edited January 10, 2014 by WhackyWill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Goodridge are the most expensive, although not seen any side by side reviews of them vs HKS or HEL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 (edited) Zmanalex/ Clark do a Hose Technic kit which is superb and half the price of Goodridge. http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/76884-350z-stainless-steel-braided-brake-lines-149/ Edited January 10, 2014 by WhackyWill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RafsZed Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 They sound very good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 They sound very good!! Best available for the money.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemansim Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Goodridge lines screw directly into your calipers, and most of the others use banjo fittings that sometimes leak a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Goodridge lines screw directly into your calipers, and most of the others use banjo fittings that sometimes leak a bit. The Technic Kit don't use banjo fittings.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RafsZed Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Is that good or bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 (edited) Is that good or bad Thats good...the problem with HEL Brake lines is they are sometimes hard to seal properly, which is bad. Edited January 10, 2014 by WhackyWill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RafsZed Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Looks like the technic kit are the ones to go for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 (edited) Looks like the technic kit are the ones to go for. I could not fault them, for the money. Make sure you get 2 x clips for each brake line from Alex > Edited January 10, 2014 by WhackyWill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arran Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Hel are fine, just need fitting correctly. Make sure the backs of the caliper are smooth and not rusty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Hel are fine, just need fitting correctly. Make sure the backs of the caliper are smooth and not rusty One or two indie Nissan mechanics on here will refuse to fit them, due to problems of them leaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RafsZed Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Thanks for your advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Thanks for your advice Its the old story Rafs you pay for what you get, HEL lines are the cheapest and Goodridge are one of the most expensive Technik kits are on par with Goodridge and a lot cheaper as they are purpose made for Clarks. Pays your money takes your choice.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arran Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Nothing wrong with hel at all fella, banjo fittings are fine as long as everything is fitted correctly and checked after. Bmw use alot of banjo fittings for their vanos system and oil lines and they are fine. Hel are a good brand, price doesn't really come into it, at the end of the day I think the goodridge are overpriced for some lines and oe fittings. Albeit they are good lines had them on my 36 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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