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Braided Brake Lines vs Rubber Brake Lines
What are the benefits of Braided Brake Lines?
How to install Braided Brake Lines
Why are braking upgrades important?
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Braided Brake Lines vs Rubber Brake Lines
| Braided Brake Lines | Rubber Brake Lines |
|---|---|
| Greater braking efficiency | Lesser braking efficiency |
| No expansion under hard braking | Considerable expansion under hard braking |
| Firmer pedal feel, eliminates spongy pedal feel | Spongy pedal feel |
| Stainless Steel Braid for reinforcement | No reinforcement |
| High abrasion resistance | Low abrasion resistance |
| High corrosion resistance | Lower corrosion resistance |
| Long lasting, with lifetime guarantee* | Requires replacing every 5-10 years |
| Suited to spirited or performance driving | Limited capabilities for spirited or performance driving |
| Perfectly compliment pad / disc upgrades | Don’t allow for optimum performance from brake upgrades |
| Custom kits available for brake swaps / big brake upgrades | Limited fitting options with “off the shelf” components |
| Cost-effective upgrade, often cheaper than OEM parts. | OEM rubber brake lines can be expensive and hard to source |
| Large range of vehicle compatibility, including rare, exotic and classic vehicles | Often limited OEM part availability for rare, exotic and classic vehicles |
| Improved, long-lasting looks with a large choice of hose colours to suit your vehicle | Black rubber hoses often fade & crack, and fittings show signs of corrosion after just a short period of time |
| Most motorcycle kits offered in race or road setup to suit application or preference; perfect for race / track bike and road bikes alike | Standard road setup only, often not compliant with race rules and regulations |
| Used and trusted by motorsport teams of all disciplines, across those globe | Rarely used for high-performance applications |
What are the benefits of Braided Brake Lines?
In every hydraulic braking system, the standard rubber flexible brake hoses are the weakest point, prone to damage from corrosion and abrasion, and often suffering from expansion under hard braking.Goodridge high performance brake lines consist of a PTFE inner, with a stainless steel outer braid. The braid eliminates hose expansion, resulting in a firmer, less spongy pedal operation with greatly increased pedal feel and braking response.In addition, Goodridge braided brake hoses are resistant to abrasion and corrosion, offering a long-lasting, cost-effective solution with a lifetime guarantee*;.
not to mention the hoses are available in a range of colours for improved looks
Goodridge offer a large selection of brake line kits covering a wide range of vehicle makes & models, making our braided stainless-steel brake line kits a great choice, particularly for rare, exotic and classic vehicles where parts can be hard to source.
How to install Braided Brake Lines
Below is a quick-start guide to installing upgraded braided stainless steel brake hoses.
| Quick start guide | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Order the Correct Kit for your Vehicle |
| Find and purchase the correct brake line kit for your vehicle using our handy kit-finder or consult your nearest Goodridge dealer. Once you receive the hoses, offer them up to the vehicle to check for correct length & fitment. | |
| 2 | Remove Old Brake LinesCarefully remove the old rubber OEM brake lines & fluid, ensuring no fluid is spilled on to paintwork or vulnerable surfaces. |
| 3 | Route and Install New Brake Lines |
| Route and install your replacement braided stainless steel brake lines, ensuring all washers and chassis mounts are used where required, and hoses are kink-free. Torque fittings & banjo bolts to the spec specified in your kit box. | |
| 4 | Bleed the Brake SystemBleed the vehicle’s brake system with fresh brake fluid. A vacuum bleeder or Goodridge Speed-Bleeders may prove useful for this. |
| 5 | Check for LeaksCarefully check the system for any leaks, check pedal / lever operation and give the system a test. |
| 6 | EnjoyBenefit from improved pedal / lever feel & improved braking efficiency. |
DISCLAIMER: Please note that the above should be used for general guidance only. All work should be undertaken by qualified professionals or competent persons. If you have any fitting concerns, please seek professional advice. Goodridge LTD or partners will not be held responsible for any damage or injuries sustained as a result of the above installation guide. If you have any doubt, please consult your nearest Goodridge dealer or qualified professional.
Why are braking upgrades important?
Standard OEM brakes are generally designed for cars with standard engines / power outputs, undertaking routine tasks such as the daily commute or school run. However, OEM components can be put under a lot of strain during performance driving or when paired with increased power outputs, which is where brake upgrades and braided stainless steel brake lines come in to their own. Upgraded brakes can not only take the strain of hard usage, but also fare much better during prolonged use. The greater efficiency of upgraded pads, discs and callipers is perfectly complimented with a set of stainless steel brake lines.
Unlike rubber brake lines, stainless steel braided lines don’t expand when braking pressure is applied, resulting in the user experiencing a much more positive and consistent pedal feel, with reduced sponginess and brake fade. Braking upgrades not only improve safety on the road, but allow the driver to stop quicker on the track. Dramatically increased pedal feel can give you the confidence to brake later and harder on corner entry, helping to cut those few valuable seconds off your lap times.
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