MattP Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Hi Guys I currently have my N/A J spec supra at a local garage having some work done to ensure it passes its M.O.T. I have had the car roughly a year and it came with M.O.T however amongst a few other things during the course of the year one of the brake pipe hardlines burst at that time I had the pipe in question replaced but it was brought to my attention that the brake lines in general were not in the best of condition. Also one of the front rubber hoses had seemingly been coated in black tape to hide a slit anyway I Digress... I Am having all the hardlines replaces and have been looking into these braided brake line kits to replace the tired OEM units and although there are various kits etc I was really looking for Supra Owners Feedback On any improvements Gained. And which Brand To go for along with Rough price to be paid for said items. Any Feedback Welcome Regards Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aspire Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 hi matt, very good mod in my opinion, brakes feel more responsive, less spongy. not a difficult job to do. i have carbon ones which i bought new from a member on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 (edited) CW sells them i think or Goodridge do a kit which i have on my car, approx £60 for front and rear. HEL also do a kit for the mkiv http://www.brake-lines.co.uk £65 While your doing this it would pay to get the calipers thoroughly checked over to see what state they are in. Do you have the smaller j spec brakes 2 piston front single piston rear sliding caliper type or the larger uk spec 4 piston fronts 2 piston rears. The outer seals when old perish and split letting dirt and moisture get to the pistons causing them to seize. Also on the j spec's the the calipers seize on the sliding pins. Edited November 5, 2012 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Goodridge are probably the way to go, although the Do Luck ones are good too. If CW can supply any I'm sure they will be up to par also. As mentioned though, a very good upgrade regardless of which brakes you have. I'd also take the time to have a look over the calipers, pads and discs as well as changing the fluid whilst you're at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 I put Goodridge braided lines on mine at the same time I had new discs. Very good upgrade and worthwhile. Brakes feel like new! No sponginess at all. You'd be stupid not to for £60. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted November 5, 2012 Author Share Posted November 5, 2012 Excellent Quick responses I will most certainly order a set Its looking like either Goodridge or Hel Thanks for your Feedback Guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Thread bump. Would these be the lines for a NA with no ABS etc?? http://www.brake-lines.co.uk/hel-brake-lines-for-toyota-supra-jza80.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Or these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Goodridge-Toyota-Supra-JZA80-Braided-Brake-Kit-Lines-Hoses-/290936066525?pt=UK_Other_Clothing_Protection&var=590137827473&hash=item43bd2411dd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 The HEL and derivatives were not a good fit. Too little thread engagement on the hard line unions, and the circlip grooves were not the right depth for the stock spring steel U section clips on the chassis tabs. Goodridge are a much better fit. Be careful you get true stainless, some Chinese ones are galvanized steel braid, and they WILL rust and possibly burst. You get what you pay for. I no longer sell these, but if I need braided lines for a job i make my own with known branded fittings and Earls or Aeroquip hose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 The HEL and derivatives were not a good fit. Too little thread engagement on the hard line unions, and the circlip grooves were not the right depth for the stock spring steel U section clips on the chassis tabs. Goodridge are a much better fit. Be careful you get true stainless, some Chinese ones are galvanized steel braid, and they WILL rust and possibly burst. You get what you pay for. I no longer sell these, but if I need braided lines for a job i make my own with known branded fittings and Earls or Aeroquip hose. I think on the Ebay site it has the option of stainless steel being £127 and zinc being about £75. It's a shame the Hel ones are a bad fitment as I would of rather brought from them than Ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Would these be the lines for a NA with no ABS etc?? Brake lines are the same on all JZA80 Supra models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 These have 'Stainless steel' ends but are normally the Ebay buys that concern me, especially as they are priced as the same price as the zic ones. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Goodridge-Red-SS-Brake-Hoses-for-Toyota-Supra-JZA80-1993-2002-/301469323433?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4630f8d0a9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Brake lines are the same on all JZA80 Supra models. If that's the case Nic I will snap up this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-Supra-JZA80-3-0i-Bi-Turbo-ABS-Rear-Brake-Hose-Fits-RH-or-LH-/141247883987?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3AToyota%7CModel%3ASupra&hash=item20e307aad3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlton Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 You could get them from Paul... http://www.garagewhifbitz.co.uk/goodridge-3218.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 (edited) Surely the zinc option is good enough rather than paying more for stainless steel? It's like another £50 with Vat. Edited January 5, 2015 by Graham1984 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Worrying thread http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/125747-warning-h-e-l-brake-line-sheared-off-nearly-crashed.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slam Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Brake lines are the same on all JZA80 Supra models. Dose that include jspec v uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Galvanised braid is utterly dangerous, the burst pressure proofing is in the braid itself, if it rusts the burst point drops like a stone. A few microns of galvanising will rub through just with the hose flex with suspension motion. I suspect they are illegal under Construction and Use legislation. I have seen what a corrode galvanised braid can do on my steam cleaner hose, once it deteriorates it may as well not be there at all. STAINLESS braid ONLY! Or keep the stock rubber ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Dose that include jspec v uk Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Galvanised braid is utterly dangerous, the burst pressure proofing is in the braid itself, if it rusts the burst point drops like a stone. A few microns of galvanising will rub through just with the hose flex with suspension motion. I suspect they are illegal under Construction and Use legislation. I have seen what a corrode galvanised braid can do on my steam cleaner hose, once it deteriorates it may as well not be there at all. STAINLESS braid ONLY! Or keep the stock rubber ones. It seems crazy they can sell them with zinc when you put it like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slam Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Yes Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase2009 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 These the best ones? https://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p/goodridge-hose-kit-for-toyota-supra-jza80-stainless-fittings-sty1004-4c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 These the best ones? https://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p/goodridge-hose-kit-for-toyota-supra-jza80-stainless-fittings-sty1004-4c They're a good kit. I've fitted loads of Goodridge braided lines now and they're really nice quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase2009 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Nice one Benjy, just wanted to double check before I bought - pretty good price I think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Yes, very good price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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