Thread: General: - Braided hose failure
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Old Apr 10th, 2019, 15:23   #19
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Suspect what matters is the length of hose compared to the caliper size/type. I suspect the connection point is slightly different for 278mm (sometimes referred to by Volvo as 15") calipers, 300mm (...16") and 320mm (...17").

Volvo's parts database is inaccurate as well. Entering the VIN for my old S40 T5 always offered up 320mm discs and pads when the car was manufactured with 300mm which wasn't very helpful.

I also found when buying HEL braided lines that their part numbers didn't necessarily match anything from Volvo so I got the garage to measure Volvo OEM ones for length then ordered the corresponding length from HEL.
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