If you're modifying your car on a relatively modest budget, then one of the best things to fit are braided brake lines. Here's how to install them yourself and the benefits of having them!
So many salty petrol heads apparently don’t want to have a good weekend. Must be planning on working on project cars and preparing for parts that don’t fit I guess.
Here is a tip. When you bleed brakes you should unplug the battery otherwise you can get air into the ABS system and you can bleed that out only with an air compressor.
Is there a certain brand of car where this is an issue? I’ve been doing this for over 10 years and never have run into this issue. But on modern cars (mostly European), you need a dealership equivalent diagnostic computer just to bleed brakes property
I always disconnect the negative post before working on anything, it’s a good, safe practice.
Some cars have a function that bleeds the ABS pump for you. Normally done though ODB.
I don’t understand how air can come, can you explain more please :)
To Be honest braided lines are only fully utilized if you are taking your car to the track, on the road the OEM ones are good enough and will barely expand under heavy braking. If anything the braided ones won’t last as long as the rubber OEM ones. Just a thought.
It depends of the car and its age because brakes can fade out after a long drive on mountain road where you push a little bit harder or something like that
I agree with what you say but they wouldn’t have a shorter life. Braided lines still uses rubber internally but has braided material on the exterior to reduce the expansion caused by pressure. As long as the material used doesn’t rust they should last just as long :)
Did it the mx5 and it made a good difference! My lines were past best anyway, so for a cheap upgrade i thought I’d try it. Very happy, would do it to any car i own.
Where did you buy from? My MX-5 needs a new rear line, so I was thinking of upgrading the whole system
Shouldn’t be done when car has ESP and ABS. These systems are programmed and configured to use rubber brake lines.
traction off, abs off, problem solved
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I change mine on my G-touring Corolla it made a big different in the brakes but when I went to disk brake on the back the brakes were a tad bit to sharp I can lock the wheels up by just looking at the peddle
If you want shorter pedal travel, youll need thicker rotors and/or pads. Or narrower callipers. Good luck with finding such mythical creatures. This is how hydraulics (physics) work. The easiest way is to put something between the calliper piston and the pad. This will decrease the travel. But have in mind that while you’ll get firmer pedal, you r gonna loose control of how much stopping power you want. It’s like replacing the audio volume knob with a switch.
Booster brace is also usefull on some cars. On most subarus the booster unit moves a bit under heavy loads causing you to lose pedal feel.
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First comment. Have a nice weekend CTZENS
Have a nice day bro
So many salty petrol heads apparently don’t want to have a good weekend. Must be planning on working on project cars and preparing for parts that don’t fit I guess.
Here is a tip. When you bleed brakes you should unplug the battery otherwise you can get air into the ABS system and you can bleed that out only with an air compressor.
Is there a certain brand of car where this is an issue? I’ve been doing this for over 10 years and never have run into this issue. But on modern cars (mostly European), you need a dealership equivalent diagnostic computer just to bleed brakes property
I always disconnect the negative post before working on anything, it’s a good, safe practice.
Some cars have a function that bleeds the ABS pump for you. Normally done though ODB.
I don’t understand how air can come, can you explain more please :)
To Be honest braided lines are only fully utilized if you are taking your car to the track, on the road the OEM ones are good enough and will barely expand under heavy braking. If anything the braided ones won’t last as long as the rubber OEM ones. Just a thought.
It depends of the car and its age because brakes can fade out after a long drive on mountain road where you push a little bit harder or something like that
I agree with what you say but they wouldn’t have a shorter life. Braided lines still uses rubber internally but has braided material on the exterior to reduce the expansion caused by pressure. As long as the material used doesn’t rust they should last just as long :)
Did it the mx5 and it made a good difference! My lines were past best anyway, so for a cheap upgrade i thought I’d try it. Very happy, would do it to any car i own.
Where did you buy from? My MX-5 needs a new rear line, so I was thinking of upgrading the whole system
Shouldn’t be done when car has ESP and ABS. These systems are programmed and configured to use rubber brake lines.
traction off, abs off, problem solved
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I change mine on my G-touring Corolla it made a big different in the brakes but when I went to disk brake on the back the brakes were a tad bit to sharp I can lock the wheels up by just looking at the peddle
If you want shorter pedal travel, youll need thicker rotors and/or pads. Or narrower callipers. Good luck with finding such mythical creatures. This is how hydraulics (physics) work. The easiest way is to put something between the calliper piston and the pad. This will decrease the travel. But have in mind that while you’ll get firmer pedal, you r gonna loose control of how much stopping power you want. It’s like replacing the audio volume knob with a switch.
Booster brace is also usefull on some cars. On most subarus the booster unit moves a bit under heavy loads causing you to lose pedal feel.
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