Ive ordered a set from brake-lines.co.uk (front and backs)
Has anyone used these before?

I know there were some issues with the MK1 Goodridge braided brake lines but from reading, especially Nigels posts it appears this was no longer an issue once the MK3 ones came out.

I would be interested to hear feedback as to those who use the HEL ones...

Many Thanks,

Mario

Ive got the hel ones...did you use the group buy price as these have been around a while.mine have been around 12 months without issues

Nope i used the promo code on the website. Cost me around £50 all in... cant complain

I also have the HEL braided brake lines. No issues whatever in 10000 miles- just fit and forget.

have you noticed any difference (improved) in braking?

Cheers for the reassurance!

Mario

In fairness,i had new fluid and pagid pads...i can stomp on them red hot without fade or any concern so they seem to hold up well when blasting around a track...gota be better than whats on there anyway and shouldnt have to worry abou rotting pipes again

Great stuff,
Ive recently refurbished my front and rear brakes inc new seals and guides. I will be running dot 5.1 and yellow stuff pads all round. Looking forward to seeing the results!

I've also been thinking of getting a set of these... missed the GB though.

Mario which set did you order - 20VT or the 20VT Plus ones?

I didn't think there was any difference? Seems a good price at 50 sheets

they are a slightly different part number.
I went for standard 20vt to be honest though i cant see there being a difference. Its a different part number but im sure the product is the same. The LEs are older than the Plus's hence why i went for standard 20vt

Mine should arrive tomorrow! Its been over a week now

Product: Fiat Coupe 2.0 20v Turbo (1996-2001) (4 Line Kit - Fronts & Rears)
Code: FIA-4-076
Kit Type: Fronts & Rears (4 Lines)
Hose Colour: Transparent Red

Cheers for that Mario

I didn't think there would be any difference but as you say the LE was earlier so probably best to go for that set, just in case there is a slight difference.

Hope you get yours soon :-)

like coupedummy mine were fitted along with new discs/pads/fluid etc and have performed exceptionally well - although JBT commented sunday whilst deconstructng my car that the n/s hose had melted, although obviously it has a metal core. so just keep an eye out for it.....

melted? as in the plastic sleve over the top rather than the metal as you stated

I assume so.. They are quite free roaming..wonder if it had been touching something..

yeah i think it must have been - when i get the engine replaced that'll be looked at too

any good way of securing them a bit better?
The problem with the goodrich ones was they were too long and caught/rubbed on the arch...

Proccy when your gettin the engine sorted let me know. I would like to pop down and offer some assistance even if its making tea or holding marco back from fondling you

Fixed it for you mario!!

We both know thats no longer the case.
My stupid questions aside ive been getting right stuck into my car

anyway back on topic...

if that's a genuine offer then i'll take you up on that!! both of you, and maybe your pink bitch, would sort it quickly - it will be soon, so watch this space

we have also ordered, and some of us are still waiting for exactly four (4) months, since Nov 2010
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I just got an email from them with a tracking number so im "hoping" they will arrive in the morning!

Have you emailed them?

... just arrived

another job for saturday then

yep enrolled the help of marco too
Should have the brakes bled and all the coolant system done (and the boost guage) if all goes well

I used one of the old hose grommets in the recess where the old hose clipped to the strut and passed the new hose through that. A cable tie and previous metal clip keeps it in place. Didn't like the Hel lines freedom to wander without it.

Sounds like a good plan!
I will be paying special attention to ensuring these are as secure as possible...

They maybe a good kit, but dealing with them had been a pita.

We had organised a group buy over here. Some had received theirs but two of us did not. Ben gave us 2 tracking numbers which did not correspond to our addresses.

Emailed him several times without response.
Very frustrating.

£50 all in!!! I will contact them, I could do with a set at that price.. Quick delivery would be nice though

If delivered at all.

i've never heard of any issues with the group buy in the uk - should be ok fullpint, and well worth it

I'm trying to get a handle on the different types of front lines, between Coupe models and years as well (hope it's just between models!).

It looks like there's:

435mm most common, for 16v, 20v, 16vT like this:



277mm for the 20vT, like this:



Maybe also a 412mm one for the 1.8 but I imagine that's the "common" one again.

Does anyone have any info on this?