Upgrading brake system

Goco6449 · Apr 5th, 2020, 10:06

Thoughts opinions and direction gratefully accepted !
Basic new disks and pads all round only 1.6 so not worth wasting money on higher than oe spec parts or is it ?
One thing I do fancy upgrading is brake hoses to braided black circle £65 for the four is that worth the cost and effort?
Thanks for any direction or help you can give stay safe all of you 👍

magnuz · Apr 5th, 2020, 23:10

Probably no real advantage in using braided hoses for normal road use?
Some of the cheaper braided hoses, have been known to fail instantly without warning, where as the standard rubber ones will most likely start bulging before they fail, so may be more likely to be picked up on mot, before failing completely ?

Goco6449 · Apr 6th, 2020, 07:35

Thanks for your reply ...
I saw threads on hel ones has made my mind up to go with original and leave well alone but again thank you for replying and using your time to info me much appreciated.
Regards Dave.

Apr 5th, 2020, 10:06	#1
Goco6449 Junior Member Last Online: Sep 6th, 2020 19:22 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Sleaford	Upgrading brake system Thoughts opinions and direction gratefully accepted ! Basic new disks and pads all round only 1.6 so not worth wasting money on higher than oe spec parts or is it ? One thing I do fancy upgrading is brake hoses to braided black circle £65 for the four is that worth the cost and effort? Thanks for any direction or help you can give stay safe all of you 👍

Apr 5th, 2020, 23:10	#2
magnuz Ancient Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 20:31 Join Date: May 2012 Location: chesterfield	Probably no real advantage in using braided hoses for normal road use? Some of the cheaper braided hoses, have been known to fail instantly without warning, where as the standard rubber ones will most likely start bulging before they fail, so may be more likely to be picked up on mot, before failing completely ?

Apr 6th, 2020, 07:35	#3
Goco6449 Junior Member Last Online: Sep 6th, 2020 19:22 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Sleaford	Thanks for your reply ... I saw threads on hel ones has made my mind up to go with original and leave well alone but again thank you for replying and using your time to info me much appreciated. Regards Dave.

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