Flex' front brake pipe?

arcturus · Apr 26th, 2015, 13:21

How long would you expect them to last before changing?

volvogv · Apr 29th, 2015, 06:06

Years......
If the line becomes cracked or brittle, then it's too old.

mocambique-amazone · Apr 29th, 2015, 06:47

Hi George, the manufacturer in Germany say : Maximum 12 years! no joke.
I wouldn't drive with the first one, especially with a 1-ciruit equipped car like yours.
I know in Portugal they are cheaper than here. Buy a good quality, no chinese scrap.
In Lisbon is even a company they will press them in front of you, best quality.

Have closer look at the end of the rubber, where it meets the metal. If you bent the pipe and it is stiff, you see litlle cracks or even the pipe is soft as chewing gum, renew them.

Good luck, Kay

arcturus · Apr 29th, 2015, 14:11

I have replaced them. They were stamped 2010 but i wanted to renew the complete front brake system.

CLIVERALLY · May 1st, 2015, 18:43

Use braided lines mate .. far better pedal feel, and last better. Used them when I rallied and still use them now
Black Diamond do a fair set, Goodrich and others are all good IMHO

Apr 26th, 2015, 13:21	#1
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Apr 29th, 2015, 14:11	#4
arcturus arcturus Last Online: Today 08:12 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sagres Portugal	I have replaced them. They were stamped 2010 but i wanted to renew the complete front brake system. __________________ life's too short to drink bad wine

Apr 29th, 2015, 06:06	#2
volvogv Master Member Last Online: Aug 29th, 2016 19:28 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Seattle	Years...... If the line becomes cracked or brittle, then it's too old.

Apr 29th, 2015, 06:47	#3
mocambique-amazone Master Member Last Online: Jan 24th, 2022 17:08 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: small village in the north of Germany	Hi George, the manufacturer in Germany say : Maximum 12 years! no joke. I wouldn't drive with the first one, especially with a 1-ciruit equipped car like yours. I know in Portugal they are cheaper than here. Buy a good quality, no chinese scrap. In Lisbon is even a company they will press them in front of you, best quality. Have closer look at the end of the rubber, where it meets the metal. If you bent the pipe and it is stiff, you see litlle cracks or even the pipe is soft as chewing gum, renew them. Good luck, Kay

May 1st, 2015, 18:43	#5
CLIVERALLY Master Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 23:55 Join Date: May 2010 Location: wetherby	Use braided lines mate .. far better pedal feel, and last better. Used them when I rallied and still use them now Black Diamond do a fair set, Goodrich and others are all good IMHO

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