Which braided lines should i get?

[TEE.KAY]

With my current brake setup (DC2R brakes on a '96 EK Civic) i need to get some braided lines. What i need to know is: what lines do i buy?
Lines from an EK, or lines from a DC2R, ect..?

Also, is it necessary to get all four corners braided or can i leave my rear lines stock?
My setup will be:
DOT 6.1 brake fluid.
DC2R callipers, project Mu 2 peice rotors, project Mu (700 degree) pads on the front.
Stock DC2R brake setup on the rear.
Thanks guys.
Also if anyone could recommend a place to purchace in sydney it would be helpfull. (must be ADR approvable).
cheers, ..TK

[markoJEK1]

First of all I wouldnt be putting DOT '6.1' into your system, I doubt you will need anything of greater quality than DOT 4 with regular changes.

As for which lines to get - ADR approved lines.

[TEE.KAY]

It is for track use, why not put dot 6.1 into my system? are there any negatives?

[markoJEK1]

Not negatives really maybe the price? dont know how much the 'race' brake fluid goes for.

Fully silicone fluid cant be bad for the seals. Havent dealt with it before so cant come to a conclusion really

[hisoka]

is the car going to be street driven ? iam running "race brake pads" on a wrx and sometimes drive it to tafe or whatever, if you dont warm them up it makes squeeling noise, and it also gets dangerous in the morning when its cold and you forget.

[TEE.KAY]

It cost me 45$ a can (500ml) so not too expensive. Already bought it.
Thanks anyway mate.

[TEE.KAY]

is the car going to be street driven ? iam running "race brake pads" on a wrx and sometimes drive it to tafe or whatever, if you dont warm them up it makes squeeling noise, and it also gets dangerous in the morning when its cold and you forget.

It will be street driven mostly yes, i am aware they need to heat up, hopefully i wont need to brake to hard on the way to work in the morning lol.

[aaronng]

Not negatives really maybe the price? dont know how much the 'race' brake fluid goes for.

Fully silicone fluid cant be bad for the seals. Havent dealt with it before so cant come to a conclusion really

6.1 is not silicone. Only DOT5 is silicone. The downside of 6.1 is the high price. I'd rather get Motul RBF600 if I had to have some racing fluid. But I usually use DOT4 and replace it after every trackday. It's cheaper that way too. If you are seriously pushing lap after lap the whole day, then 6.1 or RBF600 is justified.

[TEE.KAY]

Oh well, already bought it. Not to worried about the price.
Main thing i would like to know is- what model brake lines should i use?

[aaronng]

Oh well, already bought it. Not to worried about the price.
Main thing i would like to know is- what model brake lines should i use?

What brake lines are you currently using? EK or DC2?

[hisoka]

It will be street driven mostly yes, i am aware they need to heat up, hopefully i wont need to brake to hard on the way to work in the morning lol.

yeah see thats the thing, lol even braking soft gets a bit dangerous lol, you have to brake early as. then you have to get used to it once it warms up to stop braking early as.

i was like you just went out bought it, realised its kinda gay for street quick drives lol say to the shops and back or to school

[nigs]

Get all 4 corners.
Not point only getting front.
Idea with braided lines is to reduce flex under heavy braking or caused by heat.
Not to mention decay over the years.

Get front and rear.
A chain is only as strong as it's weakest link.

[ek4-guy]

Brakequip Australia

ph: 03 85862500
Address: 40-42 Mills Road
BRAESIDE
VIC, 3195

Give their number a call the guy will be more than happy to direct you to your local dealer

They can make the lines up while you wait and they come with a rubber colar on them that has their ADR approval number and they are coverd with a clear plastic sleeve

http://www.brakequip.com/images/large/steel1.jpg

You can also get with coloured stainless braid

http://www.aquiacarcarecenter.com/Images/SS%20braided%20lines%202007a.jpg

[TEE.KAY]

What brake lines are you currently using? EK or DC2? Thats what i'm trying to find out. I'm not sure man. Do EK9's have the same brakes as DC2R? Therefore EK9 lines will fit?


Get all 4 corners.
Not point only getting front.
Idea with braided lines is to reduce flex under heavy braking or caused by heat.
Not to mention decay over the years.

Get front and rear.
A chain is only as strong as it's weakest link.

yea i thought so. i was hoping i could get out of spending the xtra 200$ but yea probably a bad idea

[TEE.KAY]

Thanks ek4 guy, i'll give them a call. Can they measure the original lines without removing them from the car?

[moo moo nel]

I use APP

but do you go to track alot?

[ek4-guy]

Thanks ek4 guy, i'll give them a call. Can they measure the original lines without removing them from the car?

i took mine in

but you could messure them i suppose just ask the guy on that number he is very helpfull

he may be able to tell you the fittings needed for your car model that way you can just go in and say i want xxx mm of hose with xxx fittings

[TEE.KAY]

I use APP

but do you go to track alot?

i'm planning to go a fair bit. i was considering APP but there pretty expensive.

[moo moo nel]

you only live once so don't cut corners when it comes to brake...

keep it stock if you don't have the budget

[aaronng]

i'm planning to go a fair bit. i was considering APP but there pretty expensive.

Goodridge also make ADR approved lines for a reasonable price if you buy locally. www.vsport.com.au sell them (made to order). But you need to know which model of brake line you currently have.

[TEE.KAY]

Get all 4 corners.
Not point only getting front.
Idea with braided lines is to reduce flex under heavy braking or caused by heat.
Not to mention decay over the years.

Get front and rear.
A chain is only as strong as it's weakest link.

Been speaking too some people and i've been advised to only get the front lines (at least for now untill i test the setup). Apparently the rear ones are not a necessity and some ppl prefer to leave them stock as it gives you some flex in the pedal. any thoughts?

[TEE.KAY]

Someone must know what lines i'm running. There's heaps of people with the exact same setup.

[beeza]

If your gonna get em',may aswell get all 4.It dosen't make any sense just 2 replace 2.Buy em' all at once and do em' all at once.

Maltech,do em' to,give Steve an email.

sales@maltech.com.au

Taken from emails:

"4 x Stainless braided brake hoses to suit Honda Civic are $ 375.00 Inc GST & Postage
These are ADR Approved and tested to 3500psi
Kit will come with 8 new Copper washers.

Regards
Steve
Maltech"

"Plastic coated or pure braided hose

If plastic coated, colour options are Clear, Smoked, Blue or Red"

"If you would like to make payment via direct deposit



Our Bank Details are:

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Branch : Drysdale

Account Name : Maltech

BSB No. : 063 879

Account No. : 1011 1104"

Ya ya.

[aaronng]

^^ If it is ADR approved, it must be plastic coated!

[beeza]

Ah,Sha-weet! Thanks Aaron.