Current thoughts on braided brake lines

[Dave_GSR1.8]

Ok, I am soon to be the proud owner of EV01 front brakes, so my question is, are braided brake lines a worthwhile investment ?

I believe they are a good thing if you track the car but do they make a noticable difference for normal daily driviing ? I've seen conflicting opinions across many threads on brakes (and believe me, there are lots of threads on brakes !!) so I am interested in current opinions. From what I can see many people have trodden the same path I am currently going down (or in other words I am 10 years behind the times...) so I am pretty confident there are a lot of people out there who have real world experience, so any advice of said experience gratefully accepted!

 

[Ross Cox]

IMHO.
I have a Galant VR4 that I rally.
It has braided brake lines. Before it had standard lines. I can notice a difference.
But lets face it, I have had a number of daily drivers that had not had braided brake lines, they were never regularly slowed from150+kph.
A daily driver would work fine with standard lines.
The price would be the only leading point if you need to replace old standard brake lines.
There are braided lines that meet ADR so are legal.
Google is your friend.
Cheers
Ross

 

[Dave_GSR1.8]

Thanks Ross

I found these:

http://www.helperformance.com.au/hel-brake-lines-for-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-1.html

which are ADR compliant.. but I won't rush because you are the second person who has said the same thing, ie not really necessary for a daily driver and as always, funds are limited.

But they are tempting...

 

[khubner1]

if you need to change or get brake lines go braided if you don't stay with what you've got.

 

[Dave_GSR1.8]

I don't need them... but I want them...

 

[unhuman]

if you need to change or get brake lines go braided if you don't stay with what you've got.

This. If your old lines look cracked / dry rotted and need replacing then upgrade to braided rather than replacing with standard.

Otherwise if funds are limited, leave them as is and spend the money on better pads. They will give a more noticeable feel bang for buck than braided lines.

 

[EVO-00X]

Definitely get braided!!
Think of it this way... you own a 20 year old car and its time to change all those 20 year old rubber brake, water, clutch and fuel lines.
Dont waste money buying new oem brake lines (if you can find them) when aftermarket FMVSS compliant items are an ADR recognised and approved equivalent Standard.
Get the Goodridge brand as they are world class leaders for brake lines. The price for Evo III front and rear braided/teflon hose kit is cheap enough at $120 online.
Ive had an oem rubber brake hose burst in my wifes old CC Lancer sedan a few years ago whilst driving down my street at 20kmh. I was lucky I wasnt pulling up hard at a busy intersection.
If anyone still has oem rubber brake lines still in their 20 year old car please replace them. Your brake lines are the most critical component in your car that you shouldnt skimp on.

 

[EV0300]

^exactly they arent exactly expensive

 

[MDK87]

I don't think he needed much convincing but that should do it. I'll jump on the wagon, get em mate :lol:

 

[Dave_GSR1.8]

Thanks for the feedback guys, I wasn't sure but I am now; the clincher was EVO-00X's comment;

"...you own a 20 year old car and its time to change all those 20 year old rubber brake, water, clutch and fuel lines."

Added to the list.