am i right in thinking these should be flexable as the rear disk conversion i put on my car (minus brake lines) had copper lines but i thought these had to be flexable? if so what legnth lines do you guys use as the rst braided ones arnt long enough and i fink the braided lines would require a bend on the end to fit the caliper without stress on the pipe? cheers guys, pics would be great if anyone has them?

 

mike rainbird does the correct braided hoses for the rear disc conversion

 

I got a set from Burton Performance for Ł20.00.

 

any idea how much? cheers

 

was that off the shelf so to speak? as thats just up the road

 

Have you actually done anything too, or put anything on this car without asking first

 

i asked for the reason being when i purchased them they had copper lines? and i ask advise because theres people cleverer than me that could advise me a better way

but i wont ask in future

 

and i may have asked but i have done it myself

 

Take it as tongue in cheek please as thats the way it was meant

Better to ask, than not in some cases

But at least give out a clue and mention what calipers you have etc.

I may have parts just lying in the bin that could have been suitable but would never know

Tony

 

i thought it was only cossie rear disks used for this?

 

You can fit what the hell you like

We have done conversions with Mk5 RS stuff, a few with Audi TT calipers (quite popular) as they are similar to the 2wd but available brand new so no sticking caliprs etc and we even have a 300mm x 20mm vented disc conversion to take 4x4 rear calipers (or smaller if you have smaller wheels)

Only imagination is your limit

Ref your problem with the bends on the caliper we use a 90 degree union that screws into the caliper and a standard braided hose line to avoid this problem, others use a banjo fitting hose

Should you be out and about anywhere and get a split a hose the chances of finding or borrowing a standard one are far better than finding a special, so its all about minimising problems.

Stuff most people never even give a thought too

 

ive got the banjo type on the front of me new calipers, i use to have the 90 degree bend the braided when i had the brembos of an alfa which i made brackets for but done away with them due to problems as couldn't clear them, with spacers work but folwed arches , then went cossie 4pots till new brakes were offered to me so have 2 lots to get rid of

 

No probs the banjo's will work fine

The little fitting we use is screwed into a line here



So whats the new calipers up front then ?

 

tarox 6 pots and bells, i got to run a few erons to collect parts but if i get time il get the other one on today and get pics up of the brakes all round