Braided brake hoses

I'm considering getting braided brake lines, so a few questions.

1. As my Zed brake hoses are 15 y/o, how servicable might they still be?
2. Braided lines @ circa $100 each ~ fair price?
3. Apart from firming up the pedal, any other upside/downside?

NB: I've got new rotors & pads (yet to fit) + Chili M/Cyl brace ... not unhappy with current braking ability.

 

Hey Rob

1) While I'm no expert I would think 15 year old brake lines would still be fine.... it's a bit scary to think of them not lasting this long given how long many cars make it to.

2) Sounds about right

3) Downside: unless they are approved they are likely not technically legal for road use (though they are perfectly safe). In terms of pedal feel I actually didn't notice any change going to them, the only difference was at track days the pedal was a bit more predicatable after a few laps, with standard lines I found I was getting less feedback under braking. For a street car I could quite happily live without them.

Ben

 

Thanks Ben

Will spend the $'s on go fast bits instead

 

I would go for the new brake lines first

Beleave me they dont last for ever,

and not real fun when they let go. OHH SHIT!
SS aproved lines are also avaliable from
Stainless Bitz as well as our usual suppliers
Price unknown.cbzx