Brake Lines

[Tusk]

Hi guys

My M Roadster brake lines are looking a bit worse for wear - figure I am as well changing them all out just now to keep it fresh.

Where is best to get replacements at the moment that will actually have stock - any links? Are they same for the 2.5Si (I think so based on realOEM...)

I believe it is a 6 pipe system as standard but most seem to be 4 pipe. Not sure I want to go fiddling around with it too much but happy to take advice on that. I am also guessing I am as well to go with braided lines as OEM ones are actually more expensive it seems.

Thanks

[stupot67]

Give HEL a try, they'll do you a S/S set for a competitive price (Either custom to your dimensions and required end fittings, Or an off the shelf pre made kit).

As a guide I had some made up for the rears of my Si as single lines, doing away with the intermediate steel pipe attached to the trailing arm - Just over 50 quid delivered.

Stu.

[Tusk]

Thanks for that - I was put off as assumed lead time for them would be extreme. Phoned them up and am getting them on Wednesday! Cheers

[Babw]

Anyone know the dimensions for a Z4M rear braided lines to replace the flexi part?

[D4dawg]

Just bought some hel ones for my rear new calipers and had a custom set made by exact engineering of whom.are awesome as made my maserati ones up the same day and sent the next day:)

[nickw6666]

EBC sell stainless steel braided hoses now in addition to their brake products.

They look to be pretty good and are specific to the Z4M.

Would be interested to hear how much of a difference they make.

[Babw]

Just bought some hel ones for my rear new calipers and had a custom set made by exact engineering of whom.are awesome as made my maserati ones up the same day and sent the next day:)

Do you know what length they are?

I had some made for my Brembos but they made the E46 M3 dimension for some reason which means the lines are routed above the control arms which isn't ideal.

[D4dawg]

Think they run over the lower arm.
Plus mine aren't on at mo
4 pot brembos on rear once here
Buy can measure the lines in morning buddy

[Babw]

Think they run over the lower arm.
Plus mine aren't on at mo
4 pot brembos on rear once here
Buy can measure the lines in morning buddy

That would be great

Routing them above the arms could lead to the lines potentially failing with the suspension movements. I was advised this would need to be changed to the OEM routing if possible by the garage that fitted them.

[D4dawg]

Bollocks
Sorry buddy!
Left at 6am after home at 1025
I'm away till sat morning bit I'll pop in diary to do so

[D4dawg]

Bollocks
Sorry buddy!
Left at 6am after home at 1025
I'm away till sat morning bit I'll pop in diary to do so

[RedUn]

I've got the Stoptech lines, fit spot on and combine the rear two hose setup in to one.

[D4dawg]

I've forgotten again
Shall try tomorrow once home
In diary!!

[Babw]

I've forgotten again
Shall try tomorrow once home
In diary!!

Appreciate it.

[D4dawg]

Really sorry buddy
Been 6 day 12 hour days of late with work
They are sat in garage awaiting calipers
So I'll def do tomorrow:)