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Old 28 October 2010, 05:22 PM
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Default Braided brake lines - are they worth the extra money

After a spirited drive I realised how the standard pads/disks are liable to fade so I ordered new uprated disks and pads. Is it also worth changing to braided brake lines such as hel when fitting??

Anyone know the correct order for bleeding cause gonna do this myself??

Thanks Chris
Old 28 October 2010, 06:09 PM
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Deffo worth the money. Bleading is easy, start at n/s/r, then o/s/r then n/s/f then o/s/f. Dont forget the nipples on the inside of the calliper as well and start with these first. Also change to some decent fluid while your at it.
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Also find a good quality DOT 5.1 brake fluid.
Not sure what Impreza you have but may be worth checking the caliper pistons.
I recently had a set of refurbed 4 pots (seal kit and stainless steel pistons) put onto my Type R and they give a lot more confidence when braking.
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got new discs and pads as well as hel braided lines with dot 5.1 off god speed brakes feel so much better now no fade
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4 pot conversion, new discs and pads all round, HEL braided lines and DOT 5.1 fluid. Best mod i've done. Well worth the cash.
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Originally Posted by b13bat
4 pot conversion, new discs and pads all round, HEL braided lines and DOT 5.1 fluid. Best mod i've done. Well worth the cash.
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HEL braided lines think i paid £52 from scoobyworld very positive braking

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Thanks for the info guys. Think i shall get a set
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