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Where to order rigid brake lines for 320i caliper upgrade?, What are the specs on these? |
TimK |
Feb 4 2008, 08:02 PM
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Electric Vehicle Nut Group: Members Posts: 29 Joined: 29-September 07 From: Portland, OR Member No.: 8,170 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Hi All,
I'm trying to do the BMW 320i caliper upgrade to improve braking. The article on Pelican Parts says to order new 7-8" rigid brake lines, but doesn't give any part numbers or specifications. I found some 8"x6mm thread metric (bubble end) brake lines at NAPA but the threads are too big. Any pointers on part numbers and where to get them (preferably locally)? Pelican Parts article: http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles%5...MW_calipers.htm Thanks! Tim |
anderssj |
Feb 4 2008, 08:22 PM
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Dog is my copilot... Group: Members Posts: 1,656 Joined: 28-January 03 From: VA Member No.: 207 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Hi Tim,
If I remember, I got my lines at Autozone--cost was about $3 per line. Make sure they are the european (metric) "bubble end" not the british (inch) bubble end--store had them hung together, but it's usually printed on the tag. I think the brand was "PAC," and had a dark-green anti-rust coating similar to BMW and Audi lines. If you can, take one of the new calipers with you and match the line while you're in the store. Hope this helps! Steve A- |
TimK |
Feb 4 2008, 11:32 PM
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Electric Vehicle Nut Group: Members Posts: 29 Joined: 29-September 07 From: Portland, OR Member No.: 8,170 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Thanks Steve,
I actually got the European bubble end but I guess it was still too big. I was just curious if anyone knew the actual thread size for the correct part. Schucks says they have European bubble end brake lines available, so I'll try them out tomorrow. Cheers, Tim |
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