Braided Brake Linesn Dimensions....

[bugsbunny 0]

Hello all,

 

I am looking into replacing my brake lines and fitting braided lines throughout. I have a few questions which have not been answered by countless searches of the forum

 

1)Does anyone have dimensions of the lines required for the 205? My MC is next to the brake servo and not behind the pedal box.

2)I remember seeing somewhere that rallydesign hoses and fittings tend to rust solid, which would explain the current state of my current setup. Is that true?

3)Can you reccomend a supplier to use or does anyone in the forum do it for a living?

4)Assuming I am fitting braided lines throughout, a hydraulic handbrake and a bias valve, does anyone have a diagram for this setup? Starting from the MC and towards the rear, bias valve first and hydraulic handbrake after, then the t-piece and calipers. Is that correct or is it hydraulic handbrake first and bias valve after?

 

ta muchly!

[bren_1.3 1]

1) what do you mean by dimensions? ID/OD? length? fittings are M10. line is 7/16ths i think, id buy a fair few metres of line to do an entire car. probably not worth it though. just using braided line where the lines exit the car.

 

2) mine have been fine, but i do try to maintain them as frequently as possible.

 

3) rally design do good prices on braided line. EARLS supply it, hydraulic specialists supply it aswell.

 

4) MC-->bias valve-->handbrake-->t-piece--> calipers. if your running a standard MC you'll either have to blank off one of the rear ports, or use both and join them to a t-piece before running through to the bias valve.

Edited April 19, 2007 by brens_1.9_wide_arch

[bugsbunny 0]

1) what do you mean by dimensions? ID/OD? length? fittings are M10. line is 7/16ths i think, id buy a fair few metres of line to do an entire car. probably not worth it though. just using braided line where the lines exit the car.

 

2) mine have been fine, but i do try to maintain them as frequently as possible.

 

3) rally design do good prices on braided line. EARLS supply it, hydraulic specialists supply it aswell.

 

4) MC-->bias valve-->handbrake-->t-piece--> calipers. if your running a standard MC you'll either have to blank off one of the rear ports, or use both and join them to a t-piece before running through to the bias valve.

 

 

Thanks for the answers, dimension wise I was after length of each bit of line from someone that has done it before.

 

I know fittings are M10 but i thought the lines were 3/8? Not much difference with 7/16 in the grand scheme of things but I do want to get it right.

[bren_1.3 1]

couldnt tell you on the line size, a search would reveal it.

braided line normally just gets sold in metre lengths and you cut the line to suit rather than get bits and pieces of varying length made up. best just to buy in bulk.

 

im sure if you use a tape measure you can roughly get an estimate on the amount of line required and lengths of line that are individually required quite easily.

 

if your after a kit that bolts up to the original copper lines, goodridge are the people to look for.

Edited April 20, 2007 by brens_1.9_wide_arch

[smckeown 1]

this might help

 

http://forum.205gtidrivers.com/index.php?s...47986&st=10

[bugsbunny 0]

Thanks very much mate. Somehow I did not find that thread before. Quick question, why dont you need hose 3?

Also how much did the setup cost from earl's?

Cheers.

 

 

 

This was the version I agreed on with earls Today. Far from the perfect setup, as cost needs to be kept down:

 

 

Codes used from their catalogue:

 

All hose is -3 Speed Flex (code 600003)

 

Hose 1:

Length = 152cm

Caliper end = -3 St Fem St (code 600103)

M/C end = -3 To M10 x 1 (code 305-3-31C)

 

Hose 2:

Length = 94cm

Caliper end = -3 St Fem St (code 600103)

M/C end = -3 To M10 x 1 (code 305-3-31C)

 

Hose 3 (not needed)

 

Hose 4:

Length = 287cm

Compensator end = -3 To M10 x 1 (code 305-3-31C)

T-Splitter end = -3 St Fem St (code 600103)

 

Hose 5:

Length = 75cm

Cylinder End = -3 90 Deg Tube Non-Adj (code 609103)

T-Splitter end = -3 St Fem St (code 600103)

 

Hose 6

Length = 153cm

Cylinder End = -3 90 Deg Tube Non-Adj (code 609103)

T-Splitter end = -3 St Fem St (code 600103)

 

Other parts needed

1 x T-Splitter = -3 T AN W/MT St (code 6453003)

1 x Clamps = Cushioned Tubing Clamps-3/16 10pk (171003)

4 x male to male adapters = m10x1 (cant find code)

Edited April 20, 2007 by bugsbunny

[smckeown 1]

Thanks very much mate. Somehow I did not find that thread before. Quick question, why dont you need hose 3?

Also how much did the setup cost from earl's?

Cheers.

 

Can't think why I wouldnt do the lot...wierd

 

As for price..i'd say roughly £150. A lot really, i think the automec copper pipes are considerably cheaper and less hassle