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<D> Steel braided brake hose?

ooniq

By ooniq
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Which brake hose are you using?  

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  1. 1. Which brake hose are you using?


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type G Newbie

type G

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Originally posted by James996@Jun 8 2004, 09:26 PM

Yes.it is included.

 

 

There is a certain tools(like a bottle shape) used to suck out the air bubbles in the new brake hoses.Brake hoses shouldnt have air bubbles inside as it will cause braking nt smooth and problem.

Correct me if I am wrong.

 

 

 

Steel brake hoses is to replace common rubber hoses as rubber hoses when ages will expand and braking power will fade.Steel hoses wouldnt and u can feel the bite more.Braking power will increase.

 

As my S4 is aly 5yrs plus old,I think its time to change it.

hmm...

i think of getting also...

wifout gd brakes your life is at stake...

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Type G here he comes......

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James996 Newbie

James996

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Originally posted by type G@Jun 8 2004, 09:29 PM

hmm...

i think of getting also...

wifout gd brakes your life is at stake...

Bro,maybe u can try unity motor.They make the steel hoses themselves.No brand but cheap.

 

Or u can try motorworld,a set of 3 hoses cost ard $300.Jap branded.

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type G Newbie

type G

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Originally posted by James996@Jun 8 2004, 09:36 PM

Bro,maybe u can try unity motor.They make the steel hoses themselves.No brand but cheap.

 

Or u can try motorworld,a set of 3 hoses cost ard $300.Jap branded.

ex man...

 

see how... now on tight budget....

 

saving to get helmets...

 

shoei X-eleven daijiro kato replica.....:cheer: :cheer:

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none Newbie

none

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I got my Hel front and rear steel braided brake hose for $160 at Mah motor spareparts inclusive installation and dot4 brake fluid.

 

Service quite good, the young chap uses pails of water to wash any brake oil spillage immediately on contact to rims/brake calipers/tyres.

 

He did not use vacuum pump though. But I trust that he did a good job. I never use vacuum pump myself too when bleeding brakes. :cheeky:

 

Anyway the price is almost 2 years ago, not sure whether it has gone up.

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kho686 Newbie

kho686

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Originally posted by James996@Jun 8 2004, 09:36 PM

Bro,maybe u can try unity motor.They make the steel hoses themselves.No brand but cheap.

 

Or u can try motorworld,a set of 3 hoses cost ard $300.Jap branded.

so roughly how much for the no brand one

James996 Newbie

James996

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Originally posted by kho686@Jun 10 2004, 09:06 PM

so roughly how much for the no brand one

I cant remember hw much he quoted me last time on my R1,a few yrs back.But was alot cheaper than branded,just dun have the rubber coat on the outside of the hoses.I will check for u when I go down again.

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BaMBiNo Newbie

BaMBiNo

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Originally posted by James996@Jun 8 2004, 04:34 PM

Total $180.:cry:

that is ex if i may add... i think can get 160 + installation

S4Sixty Newbie

S4Sixty

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Originally posted by BaMBiNo@Jun 11 2004, 01:26 AM

that is ex if i may add... i think can get 160 + installation

Where ?

Dun just say can get this and that lah...

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lamricardo Newbie

lamricardo

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i juz got my brake hoses(HEL) installed at Mah motor (opposite Sim Lim Tower) a few months ago......everytin included $160.......Workmanship quite gd......hope tis is useful info for ppl who wan to install the brake hoses.......

James996 Newbie

James996

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Originally posted by BaMBiNo@Jun 11 2004, 01:26 AM

that is ex if i may add... i think can get 160 + installation

I thought tats the cheapest because plus installation mah.

I check it out in the lists in the sticky.

Well,lesson learnt here.Will be more careful nxt time.

At least nw,others will think twice before going hua chin to install brake hoses.

 

 

Cheers

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hachi Newbie

hachi

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Thinking DIYing the brake line for my rear as it is easier and if anything goes wrong at least can ride to bike shop.

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Gixxer Lee Newbie

Gixxer Lee

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If it's jam, release the hose and remove ur brake caliper press in the cylinder and ride to the nearest bike shop.

 

But remember dun let the oil touchs any of ur paint work :cry:

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raven77 Newbie

raven77

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anyone using steel brake hose for s4...

 

any recommendation of brand and price...

 

intend to change my rear brake....and how much it cost???

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Demues Newbie

Demues

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I think there is a thread in Gadget and accessories which is a long long thread regarding this product. My Mech advise me against it though...

Turbo08 Newbie

Turbo08

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Originally posted by hellcannon@Nov 3 2004, 04:24 PM

anyone using steel brake hose for s4...

 

any recommendation of brand and price...

 

intend to change my rear brake....and how much it cost???

hel's one of the best in the market. abt $160 + installation.

Turbo08 Newbie

Turbo08

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Originally posted by Demues@Nov 3 2004, 04:29 PM

I think there is a thread in Gadget and accessories which is a long long thread regarding this product. My Mech advise me against it though...

against the brand hel or steel brake hose ??

Tyrian Newbie

Tyrian

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Originally posted by Turbo08@Nov 3 2004, 07:44 PM

hel's one of the best in the market. abt $160 + installation.

hw to check if the one i'm using is HEL or other OEM version?

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Turbo08 Newbie

Turbo08

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Originally posted by Tyrian@Nov 3 2004, 11:39 PM

hw to check if the one i'm using is HEL or other OEM version?

i believe the brand's name will be on the hose itself.

Guest bomerman81

Guest bomerman81

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yup steel hose have beta brake power as well as shorten ur braking distance alittle if u r using the beta graded breke pad lah....

 

can intro u to combine motors @ sin ming auto care centre #02-21

 

they r selling brake hose @$190 front n rear include installation n bleeding......

Tyrian Newbie

Tyrian

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what's bleeding?

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08.04 - 05.09: Honda Version S (FP)

09.08 - 08.10: Honda ESi 4dr (SBV)

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Guest bomerman81

Guest bomerman81

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bleeding means 2 change the brake fluid of ur brake pump....

 

the mech will drain ur brake fluid then install the brake hose n then bleeding the brake hose(new) again.

 

thats where after the bleeding u will feel some difference im ur braking system.:smile: :smile:

stanboy Newbie

stanboy

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i m using HEL frnt n bac n the feel is great...so much more feedback nw n u noe hw much 2 apply when brakin... :smile:

btw i dun understand y som pple advise against chngin rear 2 steel braided...after chngin the rear hose,finaly i feel mi rear brakes wrkin... :sweat:

wheres my siggy?!?!

smokin Newbie

smokin

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Originally posted by stanboy@Nov 4 2004, 10:36 AM

i m using HEL frnt n bac n the feel is great...so much more feedback nw n u noe hw much 2 apply when brakin... :smile:

btw i dun understand y som pple advise against chngin rear 2 steel braided...after chngin the rear hose,finaly i feel mi rear brakes wrkin... :sweat:

because the brake more jia and it also means chances of skidding is higer.

anyway, how's the feeling of a steel braided hose, spongy or harder?? care to share

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