Braided hoses

Braided hoses

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tractorboy

Original Poster:

92 posts

283 months

Thursday 16th August 2001
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Just found a supplier of braided brake hoses for my Griffith for £35!!!!!!, you can check them out at www.automec.co.uk. Very nice quality too. Edited by tractorboy on Friday 28th September 20:34

Midnight Blue

96 posts

285 months

Friday 17th August 2001
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I've always fancied a set for my Griff, and can't figure out why they're not standard. I doubt that an Escort Cossie set will fit. I believe the Griff uses long flexible lines from the caliper all the way to the body (cable tied to the wishbones if I remember). I'm also suspicious that 'Euroquip' are trying to make you think of 'Aeroquip'. I'm always very careful with brakes and tyres, they tend to fail at the most inconvenient moment! If you buy a set then please post some feedback.

tractorboy

Original Poster:

92 posts

283 months

Friday 17th August 2001
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There on my car now and the brake pedal definately feels better, less sponge. overall the braking seems slightly better although I have just put new pads in too, but im happy with the quality. ..Go On Treat Yourself..Dont Fight It ,You Knows You Wants It..... Your right about the fact that they shoud be a standard fitment,they look the boll***s. Edited by tractorboy on Sunday 19th August 20:12 Edited by tractorboy on Friday 28th September 20:36

Midnight Blue

96 posts

285 months

Monday 20th August 2001
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Tractorboy, Did you purchase the RD1406 kit (listed with 6-lines). I was under the (possibly incorrect) impression that the griff used 4 long lines from the chassis to each caliper. I'm sure the fittings are fine. If the RD1406 kit fits then I'll order one today! (before they increase the price)

mel

10,168 posts

282 months

Monday 20th August 2001
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Just do it yourself you can get braided line and all the fittings from any good hose supplier there are loads in yellow pages as they supply all the sit plant for the construction industry for hydraulics etc !!! Either that or speak to Goodridge and they will supply direct with the fittings on to any specified length!!

campbell

2,500 posts

290 months

Monday 20th August 2001
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Did you make your own mel for you griff?

mel

10,168 posts

282 months

Monday 20th August 2001
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Sure did Campbell but then again I've made dozens of pairs up for numerous race bikes over the years. It seemed that every time I crashed (often) the brake line always got ripped out from either the callipers or reservoir so I kind of got used to it and sourced the cheapest supplier !!!!! hence the local hose supplier hint. Once you've done it once they are easy.

tractorboy

Original Poster:

92 posts

283 months

Monday 20th August 2001
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Edited by tractorboy on Friday 28th September 20:31