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Old Jun 28th, 2010, 18:51   #1
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hello, does anyone please know if there are uprated metal brake pipe kits for the 1995 850 t5? thanks.
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Old Jun 28th, 2010, 19:40   #2
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If you mean braided hoses then Yes

PFV etc sell them

http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/...p?cPath=52_242

may be worth having a look over on www.T5D5.org
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After installing them braided hoses to the front, I havent noticed any difference.....
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After installing them braided hoses to the front, I havent noticed any difference.....
Thats good then.
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After installing them braided hoses to the front, I havent noticed any difference.....
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Thats good then.
Once you have installed braided brake lines you should have a better more responsive pedal feel. You will also be able to 'lean' on the brakes more. It would also be beneficiary to use DOT 5.1 brake fluid, rather than DOT 4.
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