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Post by kennyboy on Aug 21, 2012 13:09:27 GMT 8
Hi guys,
Im new to this forum and hoping to get some help.
I have been driving my V1 HB for almost 2yrs liao..wanna do some upgrade to spicy things up a little.
I read from previous post about a group buy for IMP Steel Hose in JB. Any bro care to give me some feedbacks?
Able to get in SG? What is the pricing?
Thanks in advance!
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Post by dllatimer on Aug 21, 2012 14:13:01 GMT 8
Pro RS SSBH isit?
I know got 1 GB for Cerato but never go thru...cuz Zam is not active already...
Another Magnum GB for Pica, the SSBH came in wrong size for 1 pair due to different version of Pica in UK....
I know got places but their SSBH is all cut and customise ones, i do not want to recommend...
Any bros know got good pricing factory length SSBH for cerato can advise this dude.
I know one source but ex...will kana carrot...
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Post by kennyboy on Aug 21, 2012 17:58:18 GMT 8
Is there any risk involved with customised brake lines?
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Post by dllatimer on Aug 21, 2012 18:17:00 GMT 8
Most pple no issue, 1 notable issue is from Nickster i think done at Jeep Chee, the hose broke...hard to say la...
Cerato is 6 pieces, some pple says got effect some pple says no effect.
Y not just change to better brake fluid and after market brake pad for a start....
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Post by aaur4man on Aug 22, 2012 9:04:51 GMT 8
Y not just change to better brake fluid and after market brake pad for a start....
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Post by unocvin on Aug 22, 2012 10:25:43 GMT 8
Simple test : car stationary, pump the brakes in a steady manner a few times while someone grab the various brake lines. I felt the lines expaning in my grip. Rubber is not a rigid material, so over time it just can't maintain its original shape. The car was about 4 years old and 60K mileage then.
My 1st upgrade to my brake system was the steel braided hose - the steel braid provides flexibility yet restrict the hose from expanding under pressure, directing all the forces to the piston/s, which is already known to most of us. Brake fluid change to suit the new brake hose. I am on stock pads - 120K, with about 1/4 thickness to go and dust free! I may upgrade my pads but am presently satisfied with the performance with how I drive.
Personal opinion - change the brake hose, its fundamental to having all the brake force directed correctly to the piston/s in the calipers. Everything else is secondary to this; i.e better pads / rotors will not be maximise if the pressure is lost due to a flexing old brake hose.
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Post by unocvin on Aug 22, 2012 10:28:30 GMT 8
BTW, my brake hose is customised. All lines removed from the car, the hose guy measured and use the correct fittings to suit my car.
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Post by kennyboy on Aug 22, 2012 11:06:33 GMT 8
Well, its very spongy and the worse thing is at stationary, when u depress the brake, its okie but after holding down the brakes for a while, the pedal will sink further..this is not due to moisture in the fluid as i had mine change and rebled. As what bro unocvin had said...its due to expansion of the rubber hose. I have tried those whom have change and it provided a very positive feedback (not spongy at all) as well as stopping power (faster response). For those whom are planning to change, u shld do as its a worthwhile upgrade but please find a reputable workshop as its the only mechanism that stops ur car.
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Post by aaur4man on Aug 22, 2012 13:38:23 GMT 8
BTW, my brake hose is customised. All lines removed from the car, the hose guy measured and use the correct fittings to suit my car. is it full SS? and is it crimped properly? factory made fit is better for brake hose
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Post by kennyboy on Aug 22, 2012 14:41:05 GMT 8
I'm doing this coming friday will try take photo before they install so can show u guys!!
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Post by dllatimer on Aug 22, 2012 14:49:45 GMT 8
Where are you doing your SSBH?
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Post by unocvin on Aug 22, 2012 14:54:28 GMT 8
No doubt factory made is good, but customised isn't necessarily "worse". Proper tools, correct crimp die, correct hose type and size etc ensures it all works as intended. A good workshop will standby their sales, warranty against bad fit/bad install. I think a couple of days if not one week should suffice in having problems show up, like weeping of the new hose or drop in fluid level.
What is full stainless steel?
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Post by aaur4man on Aug 23, 2012 8:16:48 GMT 8
some SSBH are not full SS...
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Post by cliuc on Aug 23, 2012 11:59:47 GMT 8
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Post by kennyboy on Aug 23, 2012 12:34:13 GMT 8
Brake feel is better rite?
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Post by cliuc on Aug 24, 2012 9:20:59 GMT 8
Hmm initially I think there is slight improvement but now already used to it... hahaha
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Post by kennyboy on Aug 26, 2012 12:44:45 GMT 8
Well, i back to share the results after installing the ssbh. Its firmer and with no sinking feeling, brake response is sharper and faster...step a bit can start to feel the car slow down.
I using magnum ssbh - 6 pieces
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Post by kennyboy on Aug 26, 2012 12:53:42 GMT 8
Where are you doing your SSBH? bro i did mine at Hock Lian Motor Service...nice boss!!
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Post by mackywacky on Aug 26, 2012 16:53:41 GMT 8
Damage?? thinking of doing also...
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Post by kennyboy on Aug 26, 2012 18:52:30 GMT 8
damage is 280 all in!!
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