Steel Braided Brake Lines - 80 Series Toyota

Sometimes the anwer is right under my nose. I am heading into town later today so I will pop by and ask them.

Much obliged. Thank you.

Jack

Yes, dying with your leg in the air is a most difficult way to go. I will prepare myself mentally before seeing what may be available from a similar organisation in NSW.
Thanks, Andrew.

Jack

Thanks Bob. Never gave Snake a thought either. I thought when I googled it supppliers would virtually leap out of the screen at me. Not so. Off to see Snake et al.
Cheers
Jack

Jack
A check with any of the larger brake suppliers/outlets may be in order. I am aware of one such place on the Gold Coast who manufacture as required (have the required swayged on end fittings and hose), with full ADR approval.

Regards
Athol

Good thought. There is a Pirtek guy in the next street. May go and annoy him. Thanks for the tip.

Jack

Make sure you take a thick wallet and be prepared. Our air line was only short but it was in a very difficult position and some strange angles. He had to actually make a couple of the fittings including modifying the bulkhead outlet for our air hose to plug into. But we couldn't be happier. Just over $$230 for one hose 2 meters long from the compressor in the back of the car to a bulkhead outlet in the cover over our drawers.

Yours may be straight forward so ot should be cheaper. Can't hurt asking for a quote anyway.

Pirtek will do brake lines. They make them from scratch. Many bike riders, including myself, have had them made up for their bikes.

g'day
got mine done in gosford by gosford brakes [am mechanic with own business] they do a lot of that sort of stuff for me [race cars]
good luck

That was whatg I was hoping Google would give me. Thanks. Yes, either Maitland or Toronto.
Much obliged.
Jack

Hi Ross:

I cannot disagree with that. But the brakes on mine (and most 1991 Landcruisers) have never been that flash (compared to the later model vehicles iI drive) and anything that gives me a bit better braking is generally worth the expense.

The brakes are 'legal', and pass the registration test each year, but I am always looking for a bit more. Getting bigger rotors etc was always going to be a drama, and this could just give me a bit more.

A reasonable thought though on your part, and it may end by being the solution I go with.

Thankis for your interest.
Jack

Braided lines do not improve braking in any way. the only thing they will have some effect on is pedal height, nothing to do with braking performance at all.

They can actually improve pedal feel, and MAY slightly improve effectiveness as the braided lines don't flex and swell like rubber lines do. Whilst the difference may be small they are used in the race industry for a reason.

The benefits may not out weigh the costs, however when my 80 is due for new lines I will go braided for piece of mind and because technology has moved on since my old girl was bolted together.

Regards

Jas