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New front to back brake hoses
15 Dec 2021 21:30 #240672
by LM42
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job for the new year, need to replace the hard lines, one option is flexies , llama4x4 can and do make them , any one with experience with flexies?
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16 Dec 2021 07:28 #240674
by Scimike
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Replied by Scimike on topic New front to back brake hoses
Not that common in my experience replacing all hard brake lines with flexible, most tends to go like for like.
I personally don't see any benefits changing the hard line to flex. It's easy enough to fit hard and the route / mountings are in the correct place to support the hard line, something you may need to change to support the flex, as its flexible !
You do have an investment in tools (flaring tool) and the cheap ones don't work well, so expect £35+ for this tool. Automec sell ready made kits for vehicles that replace all hard pipes, ready to fit, but no direct experience of these also.
But can't see a reason why not if you want to go flexible, it may even be easier to install. I always DIY my own hard lines and it's not difficult with the correct tools.
I personally don't see any benefits changing the hard line to flex. It's easy enough to fit hard and the route / mountings are in the correct place to support the hard line, something you may need to change to support the flex, as its flexible !
You do have an investment in tools (flaring tool) and the cheap ones don't work well, so expect £35+ for this tool. Automec sell ready made kits for vehicles that replace all hard pipes, ready to fit, but no direct experience of these also.
But can't see a reason why not if you want to go flexible, it may even be easier to install. I always DIY my own hard lines and it's not difficult with the correct tools.
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
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16 Dec 2021 09:31 #240675
by Roger Fairclough
Replied by Roger Fairclough on topic New front to back brake hoses
I agree with Mike, plus you may have the problem of inducing a degree of sogginess in the system due to the inevitable "give" in the length of hose you propose. I would stick with pipe but go with a copper based variety.
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17 Dec 2021 17:36 #240700
by LM42
Replied by LM42 on topic Re:New front to back brake hoses
Had a good , informative chat with Dave (llama4x4) going to go with flexies, lot of advantages , no performance issues
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