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braided brake hoses #112250 13/05/2006 16:03 13/05/2006 16:03
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Hi any one know if it is still possible to get these for a 2ovt. I did try on specialist who informed me that they were no longer made as they had caused problems for the 20vt. Any one fitted these or had any problems with them.

Re: braided brake hoses #112251 13/05/2006 17:54 13/05/2006 17:54
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 12,295 Sandhurst Begbie Ex El Presidente
Begbie Ex El Presidente I AM a Coop Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 12,295 Sandhurst	Problems with them is they rub on the wheel arch, which in turn's, makes them leak / explode! This has happened to our resident brake nutter Nigel, twice!!!! Originally Posted by Jonny - After being taken out at Spa Your car is Usain Bolt with wellies

Re: braided brake hoses #112252 14/05/2006 00:30 14/05/2006 00:30
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	cheers for that think I will carry on with the standed ones then.

Re: braided brake hoses #112253 14/05/2006 00:47 14/05/2006 00:47
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 17,367 Staffordshire Nigel Forum veteran
Nigel Forum veteran Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 17,367 Staffordshire	I've had no problems (so far) with the 3rd generation braided hoses. They're shorter than normal, which means they don't have to flex as much when the suspension compresses. However, after the two previous brown-trouser moments, Im still keeping a close eye on them!

Re: braided brake hoses #112254 14/05/2006 00:55 14/05/2006 00:55
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Anonymous Unregistered A	We could try to state the obvious and say go slower but owning a coop it will never happen lol im happy with my cheapy standard ones that take the abuse well and have 3 doughnuts on each side now to help them last a bit longer

Re: braided brake hoses #112255 14/05/2006 21:38 14/05/2006 21:38
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Anonymous Unregistered A	Cheers nigel what make are they and were do you get them. As to the slowing down I am trying god I am trying but keep giving in to temtation :-(

Re: braided brake hoses #112256 20/05/2006 19:09 20/05/2006 19:09
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Anonymous Unregistered A	I still have a set of Goodridge Braided Hoses sat in the box, new and untouched. Bought them ages ago. Not sure what to do with them now. H

Re: braided brake hoses #112258 20/05/2006 19:49 20/05/2006 19:49
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 17,367 Staffordshire Nigel Forum veteran
Nigel Forum veteran Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 17,367 Staffordshire	H - send them back to Goodridge and ask for replacement with the 3rd gen type (shorter, with two donuts per hose) TomG - Goodridge - direct from the factory.

Re: braided brake hoses #112259 20/05/2006 20:42 20/05/2006 20:42
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Nigel, H doesnt have a coop anymore, he has a 16vt punto H drop me a PM if you fancy flogging them at all and i can stop by soemtime with some cash

Re: braided brake hoses #112260 13/06/2006 00:30 13/06/2006 00:30
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Anonymous Unregistered A	Quote: Nigel, H doesnt have a coop anymore, he has a 16vt punto H drop me a PM if you fancy flogging them at all and i can stop by soemtime with some cash Punto? I beg to differ... PM'ed you... H

Re: braided brake hoses #112263 13/06/2006 00:55 13/06/2006 00:55
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Anonymous Unregistered A	I love the roo!! lol Was expecting to see pics of the ones at chesterzoo lol

Re: braided brake hoses #112264 13/06/2006 01:02 13/06/2006 01:02
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Anonymous Unregistered A	Is the red one a challenge stradale?

Re: braided brake hoses #112265 13/06/2006 01:07 13/06/2006 01:07
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Anonymous Unregistered A	It challenges the petrol companies pricing if thats what you mean And in europe the 4x4 ones challenge the hills as well i hear!

Re: braided brake hoses #112266 06/07/2006 19:41 06/07/2006 19:41
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Anonymous Unregistered A	Sorry to bring this back up but Goodridge have got back to me with this when i emailed them directly from the Ask Us tyupe thign on their website, Quote: Hi Will, unfortunately we are not aware of this problem so can't offer any advice, it may be that Goodridge themsleves know more about it, please let us know if you manage to resolve it with them. Kind regards, Stuart Cookson www.goodridge.co.uk K300 Ltd. 0161 355 1275 Anyone care to share their experiences at all? Nigel can you help at all please? with what contact info you used as the search for goodridge or braided only brings up this thread

Re: braided brake hoses #112267 06/07/2006 22:27 06/07/2006 22:27
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 17,367 Staffordshire Nigel Forum veteran
Nigel Forum veteran Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 17,367 Staffordshire	Muppets get straight in touch with Goodridge at Exeter - they're VERY aware of the issue. You should also mention that one of their dealers is unaware of the issue and was unhelpful. Goodridge (UK) Ltd Exeter Airport Business Park Exeter EX5 2UP United Kingdom T +44 (0) 1392 369090 F +44 (0) 1392 441780

Re: braided brake hoses #112268 07/07/2006 00:39 07/07/2006 00:39
A Anonymous Unregistered
Anonymous Unregistered A	Just have done but they think i may have a set past the cut off period so i need to pester H and see when he bought then or if goodridge(exeter) reply back with a batch number or something on the pack to show if its ok or not. Maybe i should send them to iceberg with my new rear pads hey while he's in there and just rebuilt one engine as well the week before and starts again on mine lol

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