Braided Brake Lines

NB8C · Postby **NB8C** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 4:29 pm

I am look for a set of Braided Brake Lines for my NB8C, the brand would be between Endless, APP or Project mu.

However, on the Endless and the APP's web sites both mention that their braided brake lines do not suit ABS equipped car. the question is, is there any different betwee with and without ABS equipped MX5? in terms of the fittings?

Any suggestion on if there is another brand available for MX5's? I am also interested in Earl's but not sure about the price and who the supplier is for a completed set of Braided Brake Lines.

I am noted that Mania is selling some braided brake lines, does anyone know what brand they are?

bigdog · Postby **bigdog** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 5:20 pm

CT had some for sale back in April that were ADR compliant (most of the OS brands won't be). He might still have them or be able to put you in touch with the sponsor who supplied them.

Postby **Okibi** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 6:43 pm

I'd only buy ADR compliant ones, you don't want your insurance to void payment if your car is in an accident.

NB8C · Postby **NB8C** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 8:28 pm

thz~~ whats the requirement for ADR compliant? is it only about clip/ bracket to hold/ attach the hose so its doesnt touch other part of the body?

Postby **Okibi** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 8:33 pm

No, I think they do some sorta flick test where the hose is wiggled back and forth lots of times.

I think that's why braided hoses had trouble passing when rubber ones were fine.

CT · Postby CT » Thu Jul 05, 2007 8:22 am

They need to have rubber boots as Okibi mentioned. I'd just find your local brake shop who can make ADR approced ones and get them to make them. My race car uses locally made ones - in red!!! ABS is not really a factor.

NB8C · Postby **NB8C** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 3:20 pm

thz everyone.. so how much will it b costed for those made by local shop??

sprx3 · Postby **sprx3** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 12:48 am

i was qouted $250 for the set today, is that a good price? thats adr not cams

NB8C · Postby **NB8C** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 9:02 am

sounds reasonable price.... where did you get the quote from?

Is there any additional requirement for CAMS?

I have heard that there is a hose and fittings work shop at Hornsby they supply hoses for plumbing and hydraulic works as well as for cars...

CT · Postby CT » Fri Jul 06, 2007 10:49 pm

Yep - that's a good price and there is no such thing as a CAMS requirement. Rubber is allowed for CAMS - but I wouldn't recommend it.

sprx3 · Postby **sprx3** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 11:41 pm

ah ok, i was under the impression that CAMS had to have the metal & not rubber insert??? or what ever it is BUT you cant have metal for adr...

the quote was from a brake shop in sunshine melbourne....

CT how much difference would the braided lines make on the track doing 10-12 laps at a time?

GP · Postby GP » Tue Jul 10, 2007 1:22 pm

I think that's why braided hoses had trouble passing when rubber ones were fine.

Stainless Braided used to be illegal on the street because they are very easily to damage in an accident. If they get pinched the silicon hose inside will split whereas the rubber hose are much more durable.