 Those with BMW calipers, Do stock brake hoses fit? |
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| scrz914 |
 Mar 19 2008, 06:48 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 397 Joined: 21-April 04 From: Santa Cruz, CA Member No.: 1,960 Region Association: Central California  |
As stated above.
I asked the local 914 mechanic about installing new brake hoses. He wasn't sure if stock 914 rubber or SS braided would work since I had BMW front calipers. For those that have BMW calipers, what have you installed for your brake hoses? I would like to get some of the SS braided but would hate to buy then find out there is a compatibility problem. Thanks for your help. |
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| StratPlayer |
Mar 19 2008, 06:55 PM
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StratPlayer Group: Members Posts: 3,278 Joined: 27-December 02 From: SLC, Utah Member No.: 27 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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I have SS braided lines going to my BMW front brakes
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| wilchek |
Mar 19 2008, 06:55 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 506 Joined: 8-June 04 From: Eastern Pennsylvania Member No.: 2,177 |
the rubber line has nothing to do with the calipers. However, the hard line from the caliper to the rubber line connection needs to be rebent for the BMW calipers. So, YES the normal rubber or stainless lines will work. Give GPR a call they have great prices on the lines. http://www.gprparts.com/
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| rick 918-S |
Mar 19 2008, 07:41 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,449 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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Yes, actually it has nothing to do with the flex line. BTW: This caliper is mounted on the wrong side..
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| DanT |
Mar 19 2008, 07:41 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(scrz914 @ Mar 19 2008, 04:48 PM)  As stated above. I asked the local 914 mechanic about installing new brake hoses. He wasn't sure if stock 914 rubber or SS braided would work since I had BMW front calipers. For those that have BMW calipers, what have you installed for your brake hoses? I would like to get some of the SS braided but would hate to buy then find out there is a compatibility problem. Thanks for your help. Tony, use stock factory rubber hoses, not the SS braided. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| scrz914 |
Mar 19 2008, 08:14 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 397 Joined: 21-April 04 From: Santa Cruz, CA Member No.: 1,960 Region Association: Central California |
Dan, I've heard this is an upgrade from various sources. Not sure why. When I had them installed on my SC I really didn't feel any difference. But local mechanics seem to really push them.
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| DanT |
Mar 19 2008, 08:27 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
if they have a problem you can't see it. since they are wrapped in SS.
factory hoses are easy to inspect. I had SS lines on a couple of my first Porsches, but after having a long discussion with a factory trained Porsche mechanic with 30 years experience and who had built many personal and customer track cars, all of my cars since have had factory hoses. The Puttputt has factory hoses and they work as they should... again the factory's R&D budget is much bigger than mine (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| scrz914 |
Mar 19 2008, 08:37 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 397 Joined: 21-April 04 From: Santa Cruz, CA Member No.: 1,960 Region Association: Central California |
I know the SS run about $70 a set. Are the stock rubber hoses about the same? What's a good source?
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| Eric_Shea |
Mar 19 2008, 08:44 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,275 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I think we can get ATE lines for around $50
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| scrz914 |
Mar 19 2008, 08:47 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 397 Joined: 21-April 04 From: Santa Cruz, CA Member No.: 1,960 Region Association: Central California |
Thanks Eric, I might be calling you about calipers too.
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| sww914 |
Mar 19 2008, 08:49 PM
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QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Mar 19 2008, 06:41 PM) Yes, actually it has nothing to do with the flex line. BTW: This caliper is mounted on the wrong side.. Is this from a Volvo? I remember Volvos having that dual brake line setup, but I don't remember any BMW's like that. |
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| rick 918-S |
Mar 19 2008, 09:17 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,449 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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QUOTE(sww914 @ Mar 19 2008, 06:49 PM) QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Mar 19 2008, 06:41 PM) Yes, actually it has nothing to do with the flex line. BTW: This caliper is mounted on the wrong side.. Is this from a Volvo? I remember Volvos having that dual brake line setup, but I don't remember any BMW's like that. Nope, BMW 2002 4 piston for solid rotors. They don't require machining to bolt onto a 1972 strut. The pads ride exactly where the 914 pads ride. The pads on the 320 calipers ride over the rotor. I had a set of those Volvo units. They were huge and heavy! Adding un-nesessary unsprung weight is not the way to go. |
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