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Braided clutch line
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Tue, 07 October 2003 01:14
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Hello, does anyone know who makes braided clutch lines up? And are they legal if done right?
Thanks
Joel
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Re: Braided clutch line
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Tue, 07 October 2003 01:30
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unless you get one made under the proper specs they are not legal, Brakepro Parramatta does a legal version but they are not cheap, they quoted me $110 last week for brake lines... thats each line!!
something to think about though.... why do you need a braided line for the clutch??? unless its for looks youre not going to make any difference as the clutch is a low pressure line and braided lines will only help with high pressure applications like brakes or hydraulic rams. IMHO your wasting your time 
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I supported Toymods
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Epping, Sydney
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May 2002
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Re: Braided clutch line
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Tue, 07 October 2003 03:33
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as a point of interst, what's the point of braided brake lines?
I've never really heard of brake lines failing - does it just give better response do to less flex?
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Perth
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May 2003
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Re: Braided clutch line
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Tue, 07 October 2003 03:39
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i think its for the riceness (niceness)(  i made a funny jks)
I want some just cause the average brake lines look shit and as mine are starting to split how much would a set cost?
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Terrigal
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Re: Braided clutch line
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Tue, 07 October 2003 04:20
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I'm after the braided clutch hose in particular as mine runs quite close to the turbo dump pipe. I was thinking the braided type might stand up to the heat a bit better than rubber?
I am planning on putting some thermal barrier around it also for extra protection.
Thanks all for suggestions.
Joel
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Cabramatta, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: Braided clutch line
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Tue, 07 October 2003 04:35
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They're supposed to give better feel since they deform less under pressure.
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Canberra
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May 2002
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Re: Braided clutch line
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Tue, 07 October 2003 08:20
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Braided brake lines increase pedal feel cause they dont balloon at all, unlike reinforced rubber flex hoses.
Braided clutch lines are legal, and can be made by anyone. Its only brakes where they have to meet ADR requirements with anti-whip protectors at each end (sounds kinky but true!) and must be manufactured by an approved agent.
Cheers
Phil
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sydney.au
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August 2002
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Re: Braided clutch line
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Tue, 07 October 2003 09:06
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goodridge make good brake lines
i got a set coming for my ae86
http://www.pdm-racing.com/ has some stuff for the ae86
i dont know if they make clutch lines but you could ask
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Eskilstuna, Sweden
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May 2002
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Re: Braided clutch line
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Tue, 07 October 2003 09:30
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Did you get this Goodridge set from pdm-racing?
Thanks
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I supported Toymods
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sydney.au
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Re: Braided clutch line
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Tue, 07 October 2003 22:46
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I was thinking the braided type might stand up to the heat a bit better than rubber?
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they most likely wont as the steel tends to hold the heat which will cause the rubber inside to perish anyway. the best thing to do is either ceramic coat all the turbo and exhaust bits and/or do as you planned and cover the lines in heat wrap, you can also make up small heat shields they work very effectively as well.
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I supported Toymods
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Northern Beaches
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May 2002
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Re: Braided clutch line
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Tue, 07 October 2003 23:36
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our sponsor Pittwatter brake and clutch do approved braided brake lines, might be worth giving Phill a call there, he is really helpfull and gives good prices
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March 2003
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Re: Braided clutch line
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Wed, 08 October 2003 16:21
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If any of you guys are interested in buying braided Brake or clutch line PM me and i can get u some made to order. These Brake lines are ADR7 approved. They are more than reasonably priced under $100 each. The braided line is a nylon pipe covered in stainless steel braid . The result is a firm positive pedal at all times. There is little or no flex in the line. Takes a little getting used to. Works wonders and looks impressive.
Cheers
Andrew
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I supported Toymods
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melbourne.victoria.austra...
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June 2002
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Re: Braided clutch line
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Wed, 08 October 2003 21:14
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nothing beats shaping a bit of bundy tubing...
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Location:
sydney
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March 2003
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Re: Braided clutch line
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Wed, 08 October 2003 22:58
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hey joel
just goto motorsport connections
there just round corner from my join
buy that heatproof shielding
its good for 1000 degrees
and its cheap
prob cost u under 50 bucks
i can get trade price there if u want
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Location:
Kenthurst, Sydney
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February 2003
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Re: Braided clutch line
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Tue, 21 October 2003 01:09
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motorsport connections also sell the braided hose and end fittings for braided brake lines... I made some braided brake lines myself for my... ahem.. Race car...
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