Rubber Brakes Hoses

[Sandgrounder]

I have been reading past Threads on this topic, so can see that HEL and Stevsons seem to be a popular choice to provide braided replacements, but I am just looking to replace like for like (Rubbber hoses) on my S3.
Looks like I need 4 for the front, as per this picture I copied:




Can anyone suggest a good supplier?

Thanks

[88S1]

I’m sure I’ve seen them on one of the main TVR site quite cheap.

These guys list them. Might be worth a call.

http://www.stevsonmotors.co.uk/brakehoses.html

[phillpot]

Thought Stevsons only did Goodridge type hoses, can't see any mention of rubber hoses on that link?

Lower (shorter hose) is Sierra ........... Clicky
Longer is, as suggested, available (as is the short one) from TVR Parts ......... clicky again


your choice but can't see why on earth you want to stick with rubber? One long braided stainless hose is so much neater than that mish mash of hoses and pipes

[v8s4me]

phillpot]... One long braided stainless hose is so much neater than that mish mash of hoses and pipes [/i said:

Like this...



Easy

NB: the black pipe running from the top left of the picture is the inspection light cable.

[Sandgrounder]

Many thanks for all of the responses, much appreciated.
I was intending to stick with like for like for simplicity, and knowing the replacement parts will fit with no issues.

The braided hose does look good though, but if you happen to have a photo from behind the caliper I would be grateful. Just want to see the clamping/fixing arrangement?

Thanks

[v8s4me]

I used the original bracket with a rubber grommet. The pipe needs to be free to move as the wheel turns so it doesn't need a rigid fixing on the hub.

[Sandgrounder]

I see, sounds simple enough. If you don't mind me asking, where did you get yours from?

Thanks

[88S1]

phillpot said:

Thought Stevsons only did Goodridge type hoses, can't see any mention of rubber hoses on that link?

Lower (shorter hose) is Sierra ........... Clicky
Longer is, as suggested, available (as is the short one) from TVR Parts ......... clicky again


your choice but can't see why on earth you want to stick with rubber? One long braided stainless hose is so much neater than that mish mash of hoses and pipes

Your correct. I typed in rubber hoses as I’ve definitely seen them at very reasonable prices somewhere, just could remember where, and that came up. Red mark, must try harder.

[v8s4me]

Sandgrounder said:

I see, sounds simple enough. If you don't mind me asking, where did you get yours from? Thanks

Phillpot showed me how to make them up myself with parts from HERE. It's very simple once you've worked out what fittings you need.
I've followed him for many hundreds of miles on EuroTours and not run into the back of him once

[Sandgrounder]

I haven't got the tools (or confidence!) to risk manufacturing brake lines myself, so would prefer to pay a recognized supplier.
Do you know what size/thread the end pieces (connectors) I would need to ask for are? and the overall length of the brake lines? (Assuming both sides are the same).

Thanks again.

[phillpot]

Stevsons are familiar with TVR's, they'll know what you need

[Adrian@]

I thought that the early S Series used the same jump pipe as the rear which is modified to go into the caliper with a copper washer (100% a jump pipe system in the picture). Later cars use a straight run from the chassis and a grommet through the upright adapter and into the caliper with it locking out on the taper of the fitting (IMHO not nice) A@ PS IF you look at ALL the brass female fitting they are denoted as imperial (no marker on the hex) and metric (marker on the hex).

Edited by Adrian@ on Sunday 19th April 09:11

[88S1]

I got 4 braided hoses from HEL a few days ago for £67 including delivery. They have a 25% sale on. Not arrived yet mind.

[v8s4me]

Sandgrounder said:

I haven't got the tools (or confidence!) to risk manufacturing brake lines myself, so would prefer to pay a recognized supplier.....

You don't need any special tools, just spanners. The fittings work by compression, a bit like brass plumbing fittings so if you can joining two bits of copper pipe with a a brass compression fitting you can do this.

Sandgrounder said:

...Do you know what size/thread the end pieces (connectors) I would need to ask for are? and the overall length of the brake lines? ....

This is why I opted to make my own. I'd read too many posts by people who had bought TVR 'S' "kits" only to find some of the pipes didn't fit. The claipers are definately metric but what's on the chassis is anybody's guess. If you found metric on one side and Imperial on the other you wouldn't be the first.

Sandgrounder said:

...(Assuming both sides are the same)....

Never assume anything with a TVR.

[TVRees]

v8s4me said:

... but what's on the chassis is anybody's guess. If you found metric on one side and Imperial on the other you wouldn't be the first.

Because I'm getting old and forgetful, I made this overview for the S2 rear brakes.

[88S1]

TVRees said:

Because I'm getting old and forgetful, I made this overview for the S2 rear brakes.

That’s really useful. Have you got one for the front too.

[phillpot]

Metric T piece and get shot of everything Imperial. No more confusion


Everything at the front should be Metric.

[TVRees]

phillpot said:

Metric T piece and get shot of everything Imperial.

Where's the fun in that ?

phillpot said:

Everything at the front should be Metric.

That's correct !

[88S1]

phillpot said:

Metric T piece and get shot of everything Imperial. No more confusion


Everything at the front should be Metric.

Now we’re leaving the EU maybe we’ll convert back, it’s good to be different.

[Sandgrounder]

88S1, when you receive your 4 hoses, can you let me know if the front 2 are a straightforward swap for the existing set up please?

Thanks