MattyB
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I'm whacking on a set of GTi-6 calipers/pads/discs up front, and want to know if using Braided hoses will help? Stiffer peddle? Better response?
cheers
Matt
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Adam_B
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better pedal feel
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broster
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worth it even if your on standard brakes if you want better feel. IMO anyway
[Edited on 25-03-2004 by broster]
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MattyB
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fair douz.....just checking before i splash out the £60 on them!
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Keith Piper
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Go for it! Makes a difference
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Kieran McMutrie
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£60! I paid about £25 for mine if I remember right.
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broster
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was that for two or four kieran?
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Kieran McMutrie
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Ah right. Just two.
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broster
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its more for 4 even tho i dont think my 4 were £60, more like 40ish
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Demo
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think the set of 4 goodridge were about £50 back about 2 years ago when i bought mine
gives a much better feel to the pedal especially if youre sticking bigger calipers than standard on
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R Lee
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what exactly do braided hoses do?
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MattyB
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They prevent bulging of the brake lines, meaning reduced "spongey" feel to peddle i believe......but i wasnt too sure.
Wheres a good place to get em?
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Demo
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kinda correct there.
they stiffen the brake lines as the yare braided and dont flex like the normal rubber shite, therefore giving a firmer pedal
you can get them from pvd and loads of other places
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Gambit
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quote: Originally posted by MattyB
They prevent bulging of the brake lines, meaning reduced "spongey" feel to peddle i believe......but i wasnt too sure.
Wheres a good place to get em?
that is exactly right
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Gambit
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quote: Originally posted by MattyB
Wheres a good place to get em?
do you not use pug forums?
when i wanted mine for the golf i asked on clubgti about pricing, people posted the price they paid and where they got them - then i just chose the cheapest of the replies!
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TOMAS
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MattyB
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cheers. will ask on PGAC too!
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