Brake line extension

[DassaW]

looking at extending my brake lines due to a body lift, but want to know if it is possible to extend the steel lines and keep the stock rubber ones? ive been told it will be hard to get custom brake lines if needed when travelling but stock sizes are easy, thus extending the steel lines instead. any ideas?

[hook]

Also looking in to this
I'm thinking I will go stainless steel flex hoses as they should last forever (almost) + they don't explend when you put your foot on the brake. About $15 more then newrubber flex, now only need to find the old lenght + 4" to get quote.

[DassaW]

let me know how much the quotes are for the stainless steel ones, that would be great thanks.

[VladTepes]

Take care. I am led to believe that in many cases the stainless steel hoses are not legal for road use (Qld anyway)

This was probably brought into force to stop dangerous fuel leakages from worn braided fuel line, but when manufacturers started making steel braided sleeves over rubber linings the legislation didn't catch up.

I hope I'm wrong. Anyone know about this ?

[RichardK]

Check a company called Pacific Hoseflex in your state (QLD) the guy to talk to is Jeff Douglas When I last spoke to him he told me that they produced stainless steel braided teflon brake lines to required lengths and that they had them approved by your relevant authority. Unfortunately I havent got his phone no here it's on my quickdial at work.

[HSVRangie]

anotherr source of brake hoses.

S/Steel and rubber: ADR-7 Approved.

Maltech:
Steven & David Malkin Geelong
0418 378 939
maltech1@bigpond.com


regards
Michael.

[hook]

450mm SS Brake line in Townsville about $80 ea
Now going to go with a set from Expedition Exchange ( have used them before) in the US
about AUD$37 ea [url] https://www.expeditionexchange.com/paragon/
As used by Disco Web users.
just getting final price with postage
Anyone want to share post. 8O

[RichardK]

I think that Pacific Hoseflex quoted around $45 each, Ill check tomorrow if I remember

[tempestv8]

If you have ABS, you may also need to extend your ABS lines..... :?

[RichardK]

I have a sample of PTFE lined stainless steel braided brake lines they look the goods will post a pic probably tomorrow, sell for around $50 aust and can be had with most end configurations

[RichardK]

Pics of sample in the Gallery. The hose is PTFE lined, stainless steel braided and a clear plastic covering. All sorts of end configurations and any length.