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Sexiest Brake Lines in the World

Old Apr 4, 2008 | 08:48 PM
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Sexiest Brake Lines in the World

Really, In case you missed my Vendor Anouncement about these, They are the BEST quality Stainless Braided brake hose I have ever seen. They are in stock for ALL MINI's, Even R56 and JCW. I can also make them for any big brake kit or to fit your other cars.

We have just stumbled upon the Ultimate Stainless Steel Braid Brake Hoses EVER... Teflon inner lining, plastic outer coating and OEM style connector ends that are double crimped. Each hose is individually pressure tested at the time of assembly and are DOT approved, meets both SAE J1401 and FMVSS106 specifications. (I looked these up)
They are available in the following colors: Clear, Smoked, Red, Blue and Green.The price is $149 US and we will include ground shipping free of charge to anywhere in the continental US. Local Club Members - Call me for for your discounted price.

Orders may be combined as a package with choice of brake rotors and Hawk or Carbotech pads, please call for options and prices.
*Hoses for big brake kits can be custom ordered, please ask for details


Available colors:


Here is a side by side comparison of an OE hose next to the GRG and 2 new reputable competitors hoses

*Just note: my sample is for the rear 02-03, the others are for the front calipers and the f. banjo is smaller
 
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Old Apr 5, 2008 | 04:30 AM
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Sweet!
 
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 10:18 AM
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will you be at the dragon this year? if so, will you have these on hand?
 
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 01:33 PM
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I am so hopeful that I will be able to come by and get that by-pass valve and these very soon. I'm leaning towards the supersprint exhaust with the tips we saw [but I still love the Borila sound on Lukes]. PM me with a price if you get time and think about the 14'th of this month. Really want to do this before the Dragon that is unless you've changed your mind and want to do this at the Dragon. Red would be the lines I'd like to try.
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 05:29 PM
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hey art,
does that mean that you will be pulling of your jcw's exhaust? if you need a donor car for that exhaust, then I am sure my little mcs would be willing and waiting! this is jose, by the way....
 
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 06:15 PM
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Dan pushing over 50,000 miles do you think I need to get some brakes with blue hose lines? Also don't forget the Alta codes for the BLUCOOPR. Will be up in a couple weeks probably with Doc. Email me BLUCOOPR or chainsawpop@aol.com Luke
 
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 07:13 PM
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I will be at the Dragon, and plan on having the brake lines on hand. I would be happy to take special requests for colors.
Luke, i will give you a call in the next few days.
Art, The 14th sounds good. If you still want to do lines on the M, let me know when you might have time.
 

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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 04:31 AM
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MMMMMM.....yes Perhaps red again... Any chance on you being able to powder coat the calipers red????
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 05:46 AM
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nice!!!
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 05:51 AM
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I saw these at Dan's shop last week - they really are NICE and MUCH heavier-duty than the national brand braided lines I bought. Alas, I just recently installed my "previously presumed high quality, now relegated to crappy" stainless lines.

But gotta do the new lines... love that they're beefier.... just gotta decide between red and blue...
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by ARTSJCW
MMMMMM.....yes Perhaps red again... Any chance on you being able to powder coat the calipers red????
Art, Don't you have the red JCW brakes?
I did a set for someone recently, the powder coater guy screwed up and I got them back loaded with sand, parts cleaner was taking the finish off, I had serious problems bleeding them and had well over 30 hours into it by them by the time it was right.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 07:12 AM
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How much would cost for:
Clear front and rear lines.
Carbo Tech XP8 CooperS-JCW Pkg front and rear.

????
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Grassroots Garage
Art, Don't you have the red JCW brakes?
I did a set for someone recently, the powder coater guy screwed up and I got them back loaded with sand, parts cleaner was taking the finish off, I had serious problems bleeding them and had well over 30 hours into it by them by the time it was right.
G2 caliper paint kit....ez.... durable.... long lasting.... cost effective... at least has been all of the above for me....
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Marwan
How much would cost for:
Clear front and rear lines.
Carbo Tech XP8 CooperS-JCW Pkg front and rear.

????
Marwan,
I have sent you a PM
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 07:19 PM
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how much would it cost to have the blue ones installed at the dragon?
jose
 
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 06:25 AM
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The Dragon installed price will be $220, this includes brake fluid (Pentosin Racing, slightly better than super blue)
 
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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Dan, I'm purchasing your brake lines but I've got a couple of questions.

-I'm upgrading to JCW on the front while keeping the rear calipers stock. Would your brake lines work with the new setup I have?

-Also, I do not have power bleeder to bleed the brake oil. Would you give me instructions on how to do it? Or at least a solution or instructions for changing the brake fluid?

PS: You got a PM from me.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Marwan
Dan, I'm purchasing your brake lines but I've got a couple of questions.

-I'm upgrading to JCW on the front while keeping the rear calipers stock. Would your brake lines work with the new setup I have?

-Also, I do not have power bleeder to bleed the brake oil. Would you give me instructions on how to do it? Or at least a solution or instructions for changing the brake fluid?

PS: You got a PM from me.
The R53 brake lines will fit the R53 JCW brake kit. If you plan on using the R56 calipers, then we will neeed to make a custom line to fit without modification (no problem or added cost).
I do not use a power bleeder myself. Use a turkey baster (or similar) to remove as much fluid from the reservoir as possible, and refill with new fluid. You will need a helper...find a piece of clear tubing that will fit over the bleed screw, run this into a bottle (plastic soda bottles work great) have your helper pump the brake pedal, while holding pressure, open the bleed screw, the pedal goes to the floor, fluid is pumped out of the screw and into the bottle. Close the screw and repeat this process until the fluid coming out of the caliper is clean, about 10 pumps for the first wheel. Check the reservior level often and top off as needed. Do NOT let the reservior go empty. It is commonly accepted to start from the wheel furthest from the master cylinder and work your way to the closest. Used brake fluid should be disposed of in the same manner as waste oil, and it is flammable.
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Grassroots Garage
The R53 brake lines will fit the R53 JCW brake kit. If you plan on using the R56 calipers, then we will neeed to make a custom line to fit without modification (no problem or added cost).Check the reservior level often and top off as needed. Do NOT let the reservior go empty.
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Thanks Dan for the prompt and professional reply. This brings final couple of questions:
-When bleeding, I've to start adding from the new fluid just to make sure the reservior neve goes empty. This makes me understand that I SHOULD have extra bottles of the fluid to keep adding untill the old fluid is completely off.
-R56 rotors need modification? Then if I'm going to start using them I have to use them for ever or re-change my brake lines, right? Well if this is a decision I should make, what do you think I should do? Go ahead with the R56 rotors?
 
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 09:48 AM
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The rotors will not need to be modified. If you are doing an upgrade with R56 calipers, the brake lines will be different than if you use JCW R53 calipers.
I normally use 1 full liter to do a complete flush
 
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 10:32 AM
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The rotors will not need to be modified. If you are doing an upgrade with R56 calipers, the brake lines will be different than if you use JCW R53 calipers.
I think you might have missunderstood me. I'll be running JCW (R53) calipers on R56 rotors (which is already a modification IMO). As per your earlier post, R56 rotors need different lines. So what IF I want to run JCW R53 rotors? I shall buy different front lines from you AGAIn. This is my point.

So while I'm at it, shall I use R56 rotors permenantly or just get R53 rotors from the beginning?
 
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Grassroots Garage
The R53 brake lines will fit the R53 JCW brake kit. If you plan on using the R56 calipers
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Opps, it's me who missunderstood your post. I confirm I'll run JCW R53 calipers. Sorry Dan
 
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