Braided brake lines.

1. TforTurner L-plater Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 49

   #1 13th May 2010, 20:05

   Total noob question....
   
   http://www.kamracing.co.uk/index.php...o-vtr-vts.html
   
   These kits, are they a replacement for the copper lines back from the calliper to the next joint? (pr valve on the rear)
2. frankie Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2006 Frome, down deepest, darkest zummerset Posts: 12971 VTRallye

   #2 13th May 2010, 20:08

   No, the replace the exsisting rubber hoses, but being braided they can withstand high pressures.
3. TforTurner L-plater Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 49

   #3 13th May 2010, 20:12

   ahhhhh cheers.
   
   Are flexi kits available for what I described above or is the only option to replace with new copper pipes?
4. user_39821 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2009 Uckfield, East Sussex Posts: 3362 Citroen saxo 1.4 furio

   #4 13th May 2010, 20:16

   You can replace the whole system with braided lines and run them inside the car is the best option. Costs a lot though for all that piping and the fittings
5. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #5 13th May 2010, 20:16

   We can do custom lines to whatever spec you desire.....
   
   K.
6. TforTurner L-plater Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 49

   #6 13th May 2010, 20:16

   sweet cheers,
   
   I'll be in touch.
7. JoNNoGold Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Sutton-In-Ashfield Posts: 592 Saxo 1.4 furio posi

   #7 13th May 2010, 22:18

   Hi, say my saxo furio, the brake hose goin to caliper miy standard would just undo and these would straight bolt back in place of them giving some nice braking power ??
8. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #8 14th May 2010, 08:32

   you are not going to get massively improved braking power unless your standard brakes are knackered no matter what people say so I would upgrade when you either have your brake system apart, are uprading pads and fluid (as system is drained) or are replacing worn components.
   Kev
9. Mikol Established Member Joined: Jun 2008 Somewhere between Bedford and Brixworth Posts: 2373 106 XS 16v Driveway Ornament

   #9 14th May 2010, 13:16

   As Kam says, a nice upgrade and another thing crossed off the possible MOT failure sheet, but don't expect to stop on a 10 pence because of them.
   
   Worth doing though, if only because they look pretty slick.
10. TforTurner L-plater Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 49

    #10 22nd May 2010, 12:49

    If someone who has one of these full kits fitted could post up or email me a few photographs, particularly of the connections at the brake bias valve at the rear, I'd be very grateful.
    
    Tforturner@googlemail.com
11. JoshB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Pontefract Posts: 4007 2010 E92 320i MSport

    #11 22nd May 2010, 22:35

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by TforTurner If someone who has one of these full kits fitted could post up or email me a few photographs, particularly of the connections at the brake bias valve at the rear, I'd be very grateful. Tforturner@googlemail.com

    I ripped my brake bias valve out and just fitted a Wilwood one.
12. user_39821 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2009 Uckfield, East Sussex Posts: 3362 Citroen saxo 1.4 furio

    #12 22nd May 2010, 23:26

    Are your lines running inside the car then?
13. Dizzy Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2008 Lincoln Posts: 530 A4 2.0 TFSI Sline

    #13 22nd May 2010, 23:55

    Full kits give no added benefit over just replacing the flexi hoses with braided lines. They dont give added braking power either, just a firmer pedal and less feel. Worth every penny imo as they sharpen up brakes a treat.
14. user_39821 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2009 Uckfield, East Sussex Posts: 3362 Citroen saxo 1.4 furio

    #14 23rd May 2010, 00:00

    The only benefit of full kits is if you run them inside the car a passenger can't crimp the braided line with their feet like they could with copper. Locking up the fronts and nothing on the rears.
15. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

    #15 23rd May 2010, 00:14

    Full kits will cost a few hundred £ more than the £35 hoses from kam mate
16. TforTurner L-plater Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 49

    #16 23rd May 2010, 12:29

    I understand that they won't give added stopping power, I'm just pretty much going the whole hog so am going to fit braided. Any pics anyone?
    
    JoshB do you have a link for said bias valve?
    
    Cheers.
17. BLACK-SAXO-V-T-R Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Scotland (north-west) Posts: 203 saxo VTR Black

    #17 23rd May 2010, 12:31

    they help with pressures and are allot less likly to burst
    
    i told my insurnce compnay i had them and got a big discount
18. user_39821 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2009 Uckfield, East Sussex Posts: 3362 Citroen saxo 1.4 furio

    #18 23rd May 2010, 18:33

    Just go on demon tweeks and search proportioning valve. Threre are loads. Around £100 for one though, and you will need to plump the lines inside the car
19. JoshB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Pontefract Posts: 4007 2010 E92 320i MSport

    #19 24th May 2010, 08:55

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by TforTurner I understand that they won't give added stopping power, I'm just pretty much going the whole hog so am going to fit braided. Any pics anyone? JoshB do you have a link for said bias valve? Cheers.

    www.rallydesign.co.uk
    
    I got everything from there, hose, fittings the lot.
20. user_16747 Banned Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 4328

    #20 24th May 2010, 12:06

    A bias valve doesnt cost £100
    i can supply wilwood ones for £50 and a full set of ready made lines to run internaly for around the £200mark dpending on if u have a two or four port mc.