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    OK, i know i need Braided Break lines and clutch line. But the prices for them in Aus is ridiculously high.

    So i am highly tempted to go to US ebay for the purchase. When you consider that you can get 4 lines plus the clutch line for under $100, this is extremely tempting.

    Now before you start saying they will be shit quality, you get what you pay for and all that, Ive read the description of the lines, and the ADR standard thingy.

    the only thing missing from from the US break line description is the Whip test. There is no mention of it which is understandable cos its an AUS standard.

    being the land of law suits I'm thinking the must be made to a high standard.

    So has anyone used these lines? anyone, whats your educated opinion?
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    I'm running braided lines on the front. pedal response from that and bmc stopper improves brake pedal feel. I can tell where my tyre threshold is before they lock.

    Things to look out for.
    improper end fitting installation, frayed braiding, kinking during shipment, correct thread on end fitting (some are threaded to tighten anti clockwise) and what rubber they are made from. Some lines although braided can be of a rubber not suited to brake fluid.

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    I was just looking at a brake kit last week, supposedly from the US.
    It appears that quite a few yank suppliers present products as US origin but the parts are actually cheap Chinese stuff.

    For example, the kit I saw had cheap Chinese braided brake lines, too dodgy to fit and the fittings were very poor quality, it all went into the bin.
    This was a $3,500 brake kit! :blink:

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    Yeah I bought a set of braided brake lines off eBay for my Sprinter, they were actually from Canada though - less than half the price of local ones. They arent hard to make if you have the hose, fittings and the right tools, most good brake or hose places will make them so I figured its no different some brake place here making them than some place in the states or Canada.

    But, having said that:

    I havent used them yet.
    My car is a track only car so I don't have to worry about ADR's etc.
    I will be checking them regularly(ie between races) for any signs of failure or leaking.

    I purchased a set of non ADR cheap brake lines a few years ago for my WRX, they were fine for about 6 months or so with half a dozen sprints thrown in until before one meet I was changing the brake pads and noticed that on the front lines the outer nylon covering of the braid was swollen with brake fluid, it seems as though the fittings on the ends of the hose werent sealing properly and allowing fluid to leak out between the braid and outer covering. This was on both front lines. I threw them out and replaced them with Goodrich items. But I am still running the cheap ones on the rear.

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    Support the people who support the scene. Buy local. Well worth the money and you know they will work/fit and be good quality.

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    ^ +1

    get something adr approved

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    what sort of costs are you looking at for buying them in Aus??

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    $180 for the front pair - one piece with the centre mount and shipping

    the rear depends if drum or disc

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    lol
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    To the OP: you're obviously into cars, so at the risk of being called a spelling/grammar nazi, here's some information that will probably be helpful to you -




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