Warning -braided hoses. tech issues

I've spoken with Steve at Alternative Autos today - Godridge have told him they are initiating a recall on all Goodridge braided hoses fitted to the front of Coupe 20VTs (no other models are affected, and rears ar fine)

Steve says if you bought Goodridge braided hoses through him, contact him ASAP and he will sort everything - 01484 865086

If you purchased them elsewhere, get in touch with the retailer NOW and sort it out. Its conceivable that lesser retailers may deny knowledge, or try to fob you off with a story that you should go direct to Goodridge. Don't put up with this - you have rights - exercise them.

If you have no joy, report the retailer to Goodridge and they will be compelled to take action.

There have now been several failures of 1st and 2nd generation Goodridge hoses - thankfully, none have led to personal injury, but a recent case has led to a driver having to use a kerb to stop his car.

The 3rd generation hose (which I have on my car) appears to be OK - I check them regularly, as you might expect.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 26/07/2006 23:13

Nigel - I got mine from demon tweeks as steve was out... they replaced them for an upgraded set already last year, presumably 3rd gen, will call them and check though.

Are they simply supplying a 3rd gen set of hoses free?

I reckon I'll go back to standard hoses at the next fuild change anyway...

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 27/07/2006 00:38

Thanks for the reminder Nigel

. Steve sent me a note the other day, and I've been meaning to contact him to sort this out, but am just waiting to get my car back

.

Hopefully should be able to get some 3rd generation hoses sorted, before I have any major problems with my 1st/2nd

.

Phil

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 27/07/2006 01:12

So what about the cost of taking off and fitting 3 sets of hoses now, directly down to their incompetence in making something fit for purpose? I reckon that must be approaching £200. Plus, I don't want braided at the rear and standard hoses at the front, it is not recommended so are they going to refund those as well, plus the fitting charge for replacements?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 27/07/2006 05:12

I bet you that goodridge would try and say its down to you and the retailer, which i dont think it is, but im often wrong, and then try and blame bad fitment. and seeing as they have back all the 1st/2nd type hoses they will destroy all evidence or mock something up if someone tried the small claims court though it could be an idea for the fitting, fluid, removal, standard jobbies, fitting, removal(once u recieve type 3 hoses), fitting, fluid..... soon add's up

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 27/07/2006 14:11

Sounds like it's not just me having a rough time at the moment.

I'll give Proven Products a ring a bit later and see what they say.

I check my front hoses weekly, not yet found anything untoward, yet!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 27/07/2006 17:24

E-mailed Steve last night, and apparently Goodridge are sending me replacements as I type

. Let's hope his faith in them is justified

.

Phil

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 27/07/2006 21:18

Just spoke to demon tweeks - they have no idea whether the replacements they sent me a while ago are 2nd or third Generation without me giving them the part number - lovely.

Posted By: JohnS

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 27/07/2006 21:45

Your contract is with your retailer who sold you the hoses not with the supplier - so if there is any cost associated with refitting I think you may have to ask your supplier. I don't think you stand much chance though to be honest

I had an EGT sensor break and drop into my turbo. Demon Tweeks who supplied the sensor (that clearly had a design fault) said they wouldn't even give me a refund or exchange if I couldn't give them the broken off piece of the sensor that is probably lodged in my backbox at a guess. And of course they wouldn't pay for the labour to take my turbo off and inspect/pay for any potential damage.

John

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 28/07/2006 00:09

I spoke to James at Goodridge today

It may not be necessary to change the hoses.
There is nothing fundamentally wrong with the version 2 hoses. As we know the problem is caused by the braiding rubbing against the plastic liner and fraying through to the inner pipe. James said that it depends on how they have been fitted and if any protection has been afforded them.

For example, mine have been on for 18 months and show no signs of decay at all. They are checked for any abrasion on a regular basis. And just in case they do rub, they are also protected by a shot piece of tough rubber tube that is changed regularly.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge Braided hose recall - 28/07/2006 03:02

Well they never supplied doughnuts with them like the standard hoses did they so all i can say is that shows their design of the product for its intended use isnt strong enough.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 28/07/2006 23:06

After receiving my letter about the Goodridge 'recall' from Steve at AA I checked my hoses and ....wtf!!!!

Steve contacted them on Monday morning and faxed them a copy of my original invoice - I eventually received my new hoses on Thursday as they didn't have any in stock and had to make them specially

Lets hope these last a bit longer than the last set!

Posted By: Nigel

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 29/07/2006 04:20

Another life potentially saved

PLEASE - everyone with braided hoses, check NOW!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 29/07/2006 06:28

okay. will put up the car and check them today.

shoot.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 29/07/2006 16:39

Well i got mine today direct from goodridge by the looks of it...

One problem is i sent my whole pack back so im missing my rear bits

So i left a message on steves mobile to let him know. My own fault really. though to be fair James from Goodridge never said to just send the fronts on their own.

These ones also appear to be a bit thicker in diameter, have the doughnut bits on, a goodridge collar, and also some form of insulation over the braid as well, like some vacum formed plastic so that must help a little as well i imagine.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 29/07/2006 16:41

You had the type1 hose by the looks of it Ash

Definately everyone should check their hoses as Nigel has said as this is one big disaster waiting to happen....

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 29/07/2006 18:51

If you buy a new set how can you tell that its 3rd gen? is it mentiond on the box?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 30/07/2006 16:35

Silvio, they will fit the description above that i have given

Posted By: zak

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 31/07/2006 19:44

My driver side has been rubbing on the wheel arch liner and needs to be changed - they were already on the car when I bought it so guess I'll have to buy a new one.

Where can I buy a replacement? I only need one side. The passenger side is fine/no contact.

Ta

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 01/08/2006 17:40

Just find out where they were bought from Zak as should know form previous owner... Or have warranty card for them i would think??

Posted By: zak

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 02/08/2006 19:21

I'll check my folder of receipts for the car but I don't think I have this one. I'll have to contact JB.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 03/08/2006 13:54

Well got my old hoses back and the front ones as well.. Ill keep them as spares just incase the newer ones go at all and at least be able to keep the coop on the road for a little bit if they ever do go. now i just have to find a weekend where i can get them replaced

maybe ill let my friendly mate with a 4 post lift do it and make job easier if i give him a hand

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 05/08/2006 20:02

Received my new ones this morning, so decided to fit them before going on holiday tomorrow. Thought it might be helpful to post a couple of photos, so that people can see the difference between the old

and the new

!

Before (with improvised protection)
After (with new improved protection as standard)
Old & New side by side

You can see from the last photo that they have certainly improved the protection against rubbing. The ends also look to be sturdier than before, although only time will tell on this

. You can also see that the new ones are a little shorter than the originals

.

Phil

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 08/08/2006 03:44

I don't know if anyone will be interested but you can buy all the bits to make your own hoses, braided or otherwise , from Think Automotive, in Isleworth. link
They will crimp the ends properly once you've worked out the lengths and layout etc.
Major savings and not difficult to do, and good people to work with.
Mine have lasted for years without any problems.
Jus

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 08/08/2006 19:49

Yes K20VTSW THINK are VERY GOOD people i used to deal with them all the time when i worked for a garage in Sunbury where we was dealing with alot of race cars

I also used them recently for an oil cooler for my car

Oh and its JUST around the corner from my house

always handy!!!!

Glad i havent fitted any braided hoses (YET!)

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 19/08/2006 17:24

My car is leaking brake fluid and i top up about every 400kms...is this the case????

i'm planning a road trip next week...i suppose i must change these hoses right?

Posted By: barnacle

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 19/08/2006 20:59

If the car's losing brake fluid the likeliest places are (a) the clutch cylinder and (b) the solid pipes across the rear subframe.

*Any* loss of brake fluid should *always* be *immediately* investigated; slight leaks have a tendency to turn into big leaks; this can be terminally embarassing.

Neil

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 21/08/2006 22:40

Found the fault, it was the clutch cylinder....fixed and OK

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 25/10/2006 04:40

I have just ordered some braided hoses from RiceRocketuk (forum member and trades on ebay).

Good price for the hoses at £56. Goodridge themselves wanted £90. I am assured these are the 3rd generation hoses but will check them carefully against the descriptions/photos kindly provided above and report back.

James

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 28/11/2006 00:35

EXTRA regular inspection for me then...

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 28/11/2006 00:37

Worth it though Jap?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 10/12/2006 04:05

It's been a while since I posted on here, but I bought some of the original Goodridge hoses.

One blew on mine

Luckily it was at the MOT station, but it still ruined my day, and bumper a sthe car was dragged onto a flatbed to get it home.

Very pissed of with the whole episode though.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 10/12/2006 17:29

Have good ridge at least replaced the hoses for you by now??

Really anyone with mark1 hoses should get replacment new phase 3 ones

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 11/12/2006 11:10

No - read my post above (in Barnacle's) Will........

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 14/12/2006 16:24

I currently have the gen 1 version on my coupe. I have retro fitted some rubber sheaths with cable ties and I regularly check the pipes, but I would like to change them at the next service.

The pipes were already fitted to the car and I don't have the receipt, so I guess I will have to replace myself.

Would the gen 3 be worth it, or would it be easier to go back to OEM's?

C

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 19/12/2006 14:05

Anyone??................................ Please

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 19/12/2006 15:26

I'd go back to standard hoses. If it's clear they are goodridge hoses then why would you need a receipt? Have you spoken to them directly?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 19/12/2006 16:10

No, I'll try that thanks. I was wondering if they would offer a replacent and would it be worth taking? You think going back to standards would be best then, that's a shame cos I 'm well happy with my breaks at the mo.

Pagid blues, brembo drilled disks etc.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 19/12/2006 16:12

I have the Gen 3 hoses on my car - free from Goodridge. I keep a VERY close eye on them though!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 19/12/2006 17:38

I have my gen 3 hoses still at the bottom of my bed to go on at some point

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 21/12/2006 16:26

Braded hoses (like standard rubber ones) should run without any twisting, unfortunately they do not have the markers painted on them like rubber. They can sometimes also have a natural set (lay) due to the weave of the steel, this should also be taken into account. On motorbikes you can get plastic spiral wrap to protect the paint work (and braiding from fraying). Maybe this will help.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 22/12/2006 15:12

This is currently used on the goodridge mark3 hoses and isnt that thick so i would imagine in high contact areas may last a bit longer than 1 year of my kinda driving if the doughnuts werent used...

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 31/01/2007 22:58

I can confirm I have been selling these ones on the Fiat Coupe for the last 6 months, sold several sets and had no reported problems on these at all

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 01/02/2007 15:46

Sorry to drag this up again but I need some advice.

After a few weeks of trying, ie leaving messages etc, I managed to speak to Goodrich about this.

I told them the date of purchase and product code and they confirmed I had a set which had been recalled. Unfortuantley I was not the one that bought them, the previous owner did.

Anyway Goodrich told me that I was outside the period to get a replacement set. WTF!! I asked if they had a lifetime gaurantee, which they do. I then asked if they were fit for purpose, if they had been recalled, which they are not, so why won't they replace them?

They suggested incorrect fitting, but I said that they are fine at the moment so if they could send me a letter confirming they were fit for purpose I could then get the garage who fitted them to replace them. obviously they wouldnt do that.

Were do I stand as I wasn't the original purchaser?

They asked me to send them in so they can examine them, but I felt like I was being fobbed off.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 01/02/2007 16:12

Who was the original purchaser?

I wasnt the original purchaser of mine but as H had bought them from AA Steve was super helpfull and i sent the set back to him and he chased goodridge down and got a replacement set and sent it back to me $\:\)$

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 01/02/2007 16:52

A previous forum user got them from BGC motorsport, who then ordered them from goodrich - who sent them direct to the forum user.

How can something be out of time for a safety recall?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 01/02/2007 16:55

Ask BGC for help $\:\)$

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: DANGER - braided hoses. - 08/02/2007 21:24

Any of you guys hade a problem with too long hoses for the rear breaks?

This is how mine looks like:
http://www.orle.se/projekt/goodridge/1.jpg -> The shortest one. This is the one for the calliper.

http://www.orle.se/projekt/goodridge/2.jpg -> The tallest one.

http://www.orle.se/projekt/goodridge/3.jpg
http://www.orle.se/projekt/goodridge/4.jpg

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: DANGER - braided hoses. - 31/03/2007 01:53

Had a problem with my brakes recently with the pedal being VERY spongy.

Took it to a local garage where they changed fluid, checked discs, pads etc....but couldnt find a problem.

Still the problem remained, so on my last service i got Paul at motormech to have a quick look, and guess what?..... braided hoses that had split.

Got it booked in to have them changed back to standard. I have still been driving around cause brakes havnt been too bad, but about 30 mins ago, a car slammed on his brakes in front of me, i slam on the brakes, and the f**kin pedal goes right to the floor but the cars got no intention of stopping!

Thank god there was nothing on the other side of the road cause i had to swerve to avoid the car infront. VERY SCARY guys....i cant recommend it enough! Get your hoses checked.

It's wierd how obsessed we get with making these cars go faster, but rarely think about how we are gonna make the bloody things stop again! LOL.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: DANGER - braided hoses. - 31/03/2007 02:35

exactly the reason why I removed my front braided hoses, they were well worn out after 2 years, even though I had fitted the donuts, the stainless had actually fatigued by flexing & cracking.

I've kept the rear ones on as they just don't suffer the horrendous duty at the fronts, but since i've upgraded the calipers & fitted new OEM hoses at the front, the pedal response is perfect. $\:\)$

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: DANGER - braided hoses. - 31/03/2007 02:52

mine failed the mot 2 weeks ago on braided pipes. burst on way back to garage to get them changed!! $\:o$ $\:o$

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 29/05/2007 18:57

I had the same trouble as slim tim, luckily they it blew at the mot station $\:\/$
Replaced with original ones.

steve

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 29/05/2007 19:11

My hose burst at 130mph $\:\($ , It was luck more than anything else that myself or anyone else wasnt killed.

I had only checked them 2 weeks ago when the car was MOT'd all looked absolutely fine. A visual inspection is not enough imo.

I've gone back to standard and they are nowhere as nice feeling as the braided hoses, but a life is a life....

Joe

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 02/06/2007 22:06

Just had one of mine burst during an MOT, checked them last week when I changed my pads.

No sign of fraying or anything, but burst in the middle of the pipe.

Thank god it didn't happen when I was bedding my pads in $\:s$

paul

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 03/06/2007 12:44

how long have they been on the car?

Posted By: Nigel

Re: DANGER - braided hoses. - 29/06/2007 12:34

UPDATE

I'd forgotten to post here - sorry

This is NOT good news

My third generation braided hoses have failed - I've now burst three different types

Thankfully, they burst on the rollers at the MOT garage - the MOT chap was mortified, but Iceberg wasn't at all surprised and went round with a set of OE Fiat hoses.

This failure was the same as the type 2 hose - it fractured right next to the union on the suspension strut - clearly its the repeated flexing (and the angle of the flexing) that has caused the failure.

Goodridge have been out to see the car and what's left of the hose. They're re-designed the standard hose AND they've made a "type 5" hose that replaces the solid piupe from the caliper to the strut - its now using a flexi pipe all the way from the caliper to the flitch, going through a flexible mount on the strut.

Most importantly, it uses a 90 degree angle union coming out of the caliper, so the hose isn't pulled hard when on lock or suspension movement.

So, yet again, please, PLEASE will anyone running braided hoses (any make, not just Goodridge) check them, or have them checked STRAIGHT AWAY.

Its only through some immense good fortune and a modicum of driving skill that we haven't had a fatality.

Posted By: Elliot85

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 06/07/2007 04:09

Right,
I just bought a 20v turbo and it has braided hoses on it already. the brakes feel very spongy so i am going to check the hoses!!!

What exactly am i looking for and if they are fraid can i phone goodridge direct and ask for a set of 3rd gen ones and they will know what i mean??

Elliot

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: DANGER - braided hoses. - 16/08/2007 02:01

im checking mine tomorra.!

Posted By: Vinno

Re: DANGER - braided hoses. - 20/01/2008 05:23

I got a mechanic friend of mine to check my nearside wheel today because I could hear a knocking noise. He couldn't find what the noise is..but he did inform me of a hose in very bad condition, looks like the ones in the pictures.
Its a sobering thought to think that it could have gone at any moment.
I'm gonna get it sorted ASAP.

I read this thread months ago and didn't have the wits about me to go outside and check. May this be a lesson to me.

Posted By: Nigel

Re: DANGER - braided hoses. - 20/01/2008 23:30

There is some good news from this saga...

It would appear that Goodridge's 5th version is working.

I have checked my braided hoses repeatedly - there's no fraying, rubbing or any other kind of problem. Seems the one-piece solution with a flexi-mount on the suspension strut is what is needed

Anyone running braided hoses that stop at the suspension, then use a hard pipe to the caliper should ask Goodridge for a replacement

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: DANGER - braided hoses. - 21/01/2008 04:40

Do you know if AA's are suppling sets again Nigel?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: DANGER - braided hoses. - 21/01/2008 08:47

where can i buy these new 5th gen goodridge hoses?

redd

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: DANGER - braided hoses. - 21/01/2008 12:34

That was exactly what I would have done designing them in the first place. They fatigue at the joint.

I now have custom Aeroquip hoses on my car - they are infinately better made than Goodridge. I can get them made up for about 10 quid a hose at a place 5 mns drive from me for about a tenner a hose. (they could easily do a hose kit for the coupe if there was interest.)

There is no way in hell I would ever use goodridge again (5 tries to get it right!?!??!?!??!

). In fact I went back to rubber hoses after goodridge gen 3 hoses were not up to the job.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: DANGER - braided hoses. - 04/02/2008 17:02

Are they exchanging them F.O.C?

Posted By: Nigel

Re: DANGER - braided hoses. - 04/02/2008 17:08

Quote:

I now have custom Aeroquip hoses on my car - they are infinately better made than Goodridge

Si - Aeroquip IS Goodridge, isn't it? (i.e. Goodridge braided hose is called Aeroquip)

Scooby - not sure - they SHOULD do - just give them a call

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: DANGER - braided hoses. - 04/02/2008 17:34

I dont know Nigel - but the Aeroquip hoses that I have had made for me look nothing like the goodridge ones. I can take a picture and send to you if you like.... I can get them made for £10 a hose - so £50-60 for an entire set as a one off kit.

Posted By: Freddan72

Re: DANGER - braided hoses. - 05/02/2008 12:19

Originally Posted By: suba

Group buy ?? $\:\)$

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: DANGER - braided hoses. - 05/02/2008 12:35

any chance of a photo of a goodridge failing hose and a gen5 or suba custom job then please?

V.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: DANGER - braided hoses. - 05/02/2008 15:40

If anyone has an old pair of front hoses they can send me I can get kits made up (I allready have a set of rear hoses)

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: DANGER - braided hoses. - 05/02/2008 16:48

I might have a set in the garage somewhere. I'll have a look tonight.

Chris

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: DANGER - braided hoses. - 05/02/2008 16:51

Come to think of it all I really need is the fitments and the length, but probably better to give them a complete hose to copy.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 01/06/2008 01:52

I see that last post was almost a year ago. My Goodridge hose bursted tonight, I was really lucky, everything happened at about 20mph. Of course it was front hose, I will take picture when I get it off the car. As I understanded rear ones are ok, right, in that case I will change only front ones. Just to mention, hose burst after about 20month of usage and about 30000km. Thanks

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 02/06/2008 13:32

Email from Goodridge:

I can confirm we no longer sell brake hoses for the Fiat Coupe as we are
unable to replicate hoses successfully.

Please return your Goodridge hoses to the distributor you originally
purchased them from and ask for a full refund.

They will in turn return them to the Goodridge manufacturer for a refund.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 02/06/2008 15:00

I've made up some custom hoses for the front to eliminate the flexing that has been responsible for the failiures. You can see details here if anyone is interested:

http://www.fiatcoupeclub.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=615504#Post615504

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 28/07/2008 08:16

Just to add the only way to visualy check the hoses is to have a mate Pushing on the pedal as hard as they can (with the engine running) and check for any Bulges / misshaping, same goes for standard ones

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: DANGER - braided hoses. - 18/08/2008 18:38

mine failed on the way to work today, brake pedal to the floor and lots of handbrake action! nearside front popped, lucky i got a garage right behind work...

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: DANGER - braided hoses. - 27/08/2008 18:28

It's my first time here and have been reading all about duff brake lines. I was trying to order some Goodridge ones today from europerformance and they told me that they have been withdrawn again. Does anyone know of any alternative makes that will be as potentailly as good as the Goodridge ones? Thanks for the help.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: DANGER - braided hoses. - 27/08/2008 18:31

Look in the group buy section under my username.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: DANGER - braided hoses. - 27/08/2008 19:04

Thank you will do.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: DANGER - braided hoses. - 11/09/2008 22:26

Hi - First posting on his forum myself - Reading about the hoses - I work at a Fiat dealership and had a few coupes through to MOT - The standard hoses seem to be cracking and splitting also - I would advise regular checks on standard or braided - But if anyone finds any good braided ones - Lets us know.

DAZ.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: DANGER - braided hoses. - 11/09/2008 22:43

look in the group buy section - I have a template for a braided set.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 17/09/2008 13:37

I just read the whole topic on the goodridge hose recall and the email from goodridge in wich they state that they do not manufacture them anymore. If I read this earlier I wouldn't have purchased them anyway.
I am curious about wich type mine are since I live in the netherlands and they probably have been laying around at goodridge netherlands for a while. I thought one of the rear ones needed female/female fitting too or is this incorrect.
If these hoses are life threatening I will return them and ask a refund imediately!

here's a picture of the goodridge hoses I got in last week!

goodridge brakelines

Measurements in cm are:

short one: 18,3cm
middle one: 23,3cm
long one: 25,3cm

Are measurements correct and is it possible to fit these, or is this "playing with your life"? $;\)$

Thanks!

Posted By: Nigel

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 04/05/2011 10:04

This thread has been a sticky at the top of this section for SO long that I think most people have forgotten its here.

However, we've had yet another lucky escape with a failed Goodridge hose, so I thought it might be worth a bump and an explanation.

If you have braided hoses (its not just Goodridge) AND they only run from the suspension strut to the inner wheelarch, then you have a potential for failure and you should really get the hoses checked ASAP.

The ONLY front braided brake hose design that appears to work is a longer hose that runs from the caliper, through a suitable non-abrasive guide in the suspension strut, to the wheelarch union. Even then, the hose needs to have rubber doughnuts added to prevent abrasion on the wheelarch liner.

If you know that you have braided hoses on the front, PLEASE check what type they are, and what condition they are in.

Sooner or later, someone is going to hurt themselves or an innocent bystander when their brakes fail in a proper emergency.

For the avoidance of doubt, there have been no problems with rear braided hoses.

Posted By: CoupeAtHel

Re: V IMPORTANT - Goodridge hose recall - 30/01/2020 15:53

I was coming home in the night on the hi-way with no traffic for miles. So I thought that I can test how well the brakes work in a fast speed situation. So I stepped on the brake pedal and it did hit the floor. So all brake fluid was blowing out of the system. There was no trafik so I was able to let the speed drop till the handbrake was working.

I bought my braided brake lines here in Finland from the company that then also delivered to Tommy Mäkinens Subura tuning factory. This is before they became the official Toyota rally team. So the brake line must have been of the right quality. But I recall that the lines did bend so that there was some twist as the weels did move up and down.

After this incident, I decided to only use non "tuning" parts in critical places. I think that these small tuning shop producers have no resources to test that the parts fit the cars parts in the same way as Fiat or other carmakers can.

Warning -braided hoses. tech issues