Do you or don't you need to change brake hose?

[wullie480]

I am looking to upgrade my brakes to the 190 set up have sourced caliper & carrier will sort out new discs n pads in the bext few days.
Only slight issue is flexi hose has been cut I have searched forums and some say they need changed other say they don't?
Whats the real answer and possible sizes of the hose?

[myfirstrover]

Originally Posted by wullie480

I am looking to upgrade my brakes to the 190 set up have sourced caliper & carrier will sort out new discs n pads in the bext few days.
Only slight issue is flexi hose has been cut I have searched forums and some say they need changed other say they don't?
Whats the real answer and possible sizes of the hose?

If you're serious about an upgrade, stainless steel braided hoses are the way to go , try the specialist performance magazines for suppliers, some will make them custom for you

[Fusilier]

I am changing mine in the next couple of weeks, and have purchased new front flexi hoses, as the 190 one's are shorter, however, from what I gather, you don't have to change the hoses.

Stu

[Kearton]

Originally Posted by Fusilier

I am changing mine in the next couple of weeks, and have purchased new front flexi hoses, as the 190 one's are shorter, however, from what I gather, you don't have to change the hoses.

Stu

Hi Fusilier,
since you have both types of front hoses in your possession, could you let us know what the difference in length is, as I've seen conflicting advice that the ZT 190 front hoses are longer than standard ones.

Regards,
Kearton

[Unclefista]

Originally Posted by myfirstrover

If you're serious about an upgrade, stainless steel braided hoses are the way to go , try the specialist performance magazines for suppliers, some will make them custom for you

£15 each here http://www.furoreproducts.co.uk/ that's for stainless, with a clear plastic coating and Stainless fittings, you also get a choice of colour

I've had some off the seller on my other car for a few years.
Absolutely recommended by me, you might need to provide spec ie. length and types of ends.

Actually after checking, they've been on my other car for almost 8 years, and they're like new once wiped with a damp cloth.

Here's a bad picture, but you get the idea

[wullie480]

Originally Posted by Kearton

Hi Fusilier,
since you have both types of front hoses in your possession, could you let us know what the difference in length is, as I've seen conflicting advice that the ZT 190 front hoses are longer than standard ones.

Regards,
Kearton

That's pretty much where I am at.
Surely if the 190 one's are shorter then the originals would be fine?

Sizes would be perfect here so I could even order the one's unclefista is recommending.

[Fusilier]

Originally Posted by Kearton

Hi Fusilier,
since you have both types of front hoses in your possession, could you let us know what the difference in length is, as I've seen conflicting advice that the ZT 190 front hoses are longer than standard ones.

Regards,
Kearton

Will do, and will post up the reply as soon as I measure them up

Stu

[Unclefista]

Fusilier, is there any chance you could get a couple of close-up photos of the ends please ?
I'm going to order some hoses, I just need the spec of the ends and the length. Once I've ordered, the supplier could offer them "off the shelf".

TIA

[bl52krz]

Originally Posted by wullie480

I am looking to upgrade my brakes to the 190 set up have sourced caliper & carrier will sort out new discs n pads in the bext few days.
Only slight issue is flexi hose has been cut I have searched forums and some say they need changed other say they don't?
Whats the real answer and possible sizes of the hose?

Put "eurocarparts" in your browser, then when on site put your reg no. in and you can find the right sizes for both front and back, left and right.

[Fusilier]

These are the one's I purchased

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360405044489

Stu