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masterbateson wrote:
Anyone just replaced that? and if so where can you get such things? what they called?
Seems a bit daft replacing the seals if they are ok.
Gazza_DJ wrote:masterbateson wrote:
Anyone just replaced that? and if so where can you get such things? what they called?
Seems a bit daft replacing the seals if they are ok.
What's daft is taking apart your brakes, replacing one small component and putting them back together, only to do the same thing in 6 months time when a seal fails.Given how relatively cheap the full kit is, it makes sense to refurb the caliper completely
- that way you know it will be good for years to come.
masterbateson wrote:my current idea is to buy a 2nd set of callipers then refurb them off the car in the comfort of my front room and swap em over when I'm done.
masterbateson wrote:Also could be a good time for braided brake hoses, any know a good source for them on the cheep?
RedMR² wrote:Goodridge hoses.They have the mr2 specific mounting brackets.
Gazza_DJ wrote:HEL ones work fine, they don't have the integrated bracket for the rear, but it's very easy to make one using a P-clip.
Gazza_DJ wrote:Not going to get into this argument with you again.
A simple clip hardly qualifies as modification to fit.
It's literally a bolt on item.
RedMR² wrote:Gazza_DJ wrote:Not going to get into this argument with you again.
A simple clip hardly qualifies as modification to fit.
It's literally a bolt on item.
Not convinced.I would buy Goodridge over HEL anyday of the week.
I have Goodridge lines on mine.I didn't even consider HEL as an alternative.
The only reason you'd use a clip for brake lines that don't include it, is down to the fact they're cheap.Which seems to be the leading factor on everything these days.
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The Goodridge ones use the same bracket as oem.Quality, not cost is the way I roll.
Each to their own I guess..
Gazza_DJ wrote:I'm not trying to convince you, I'm giving the OP an alternative option.![]()
If you want to pay a£50+ premium for two brackets, then that's fine.
That's the only difference.
HEL make good quality hoses, and are a supplier for many motorsport series on two and four wheels.![]()
If they were crap like you are saying, then they wouldn't be used by various BTCC, World SBK and BSB, to name a few.
masterbateson wrote:
Personally and I'm not trying to be funny here, but I think you should be slightly more diplomatic and impartial as a moderator.![]()
bobhatton wrote:Gazza_DJ wrote:I'm not trying to convince you, I'm giving the OP an alternative option.![]()
If you want to pay a£50+ premium for two brackets, then that's fine.
That's the only difference.
HEL make good quality hoses, and are a supplier for many motorsport series on two and four wheels.![]()
If they were crap like you are saying, then they wouldn't be used by various BTCC, World SBK and BSB, to name a few.
HEL are a cheap make of hoses and fittings
Goodridge hose and fitting are used on F1 cars
RedMR² wrote:masterbateson wrote:
Personally and I'm not trying to be funny here, but I think you should be slightly more diplomatic and impartial as a moderator.![]()
Diplomatic- Possibly.
It just really gets my back up, when cost is the number one priority.
ESPECIALLY where brakes and tyres are concerned.