Brake lines

dave68 · Post by **dave68** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 3:43 pm

Does anyone know the "laws" on putting braided lines on a HR front end in NSW. Is it possible without getting in deep S....

FB MAD · Post by **FB MAD** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 3:49 pm

Hmmmmmm .................. not exactly.......... however I'd imagine that providing the braided brake line adheres to the applicable Australian Design Rules pertaining to automotive hydraulic brake line specifications then there wouldn't be a problem........................... unless of course the relevent ADR says braided brake lines are a naughty thing to fit!!

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Dunno 'bout that one

Trev · Post by **Trev** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 8:00 pm

I have herd braided lines have been knocked back because if you bend the 100 million billion katrillion kazillion time they can break

. Use rubber ones and replace them when it's all passed

, Trev

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Devilrod · Post by **Devilrod** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:20 pm

I was told here in Vic you can use braided but it is a particular type thats been approved. This was a while ago I heard this and could have been told total shite.

Post by **Blacky** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 8:49 am

Braided are O.K. over here as long as they are made by an approved supplier and carry a tag - but $$$$$$$$

Dee · Post by **Dee** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 6:00 pm

Yeah - I got told by the local hose/pipe people (Pirtek) - brake places were the only place allowed to supply for brakes..

guess we all know that this hasn't always been done..

Dee

Devilrod · Post by **Devilrod** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 1:49 pm

Dee wrote:Yeah - I got told by the local hose/pipe people (Pirtek) - brake places were the only place allowed to supply for brakes..

guess we all know that this hasn't always been done..

Dee

Thats for rubber, they can do hard lines I thought. I know they can supply all the hardware to do hard lines 'cause thats where mine came from.

ipg · Post by **ipg** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 4:59 pm

i have asked the engineer and the braided lines im using will pass np.
these have been manufactued to adr standards is the reason why.

you can see them in my 'brake' thread

FCCOOL · Post by **FCCOOL** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 3:29 pm

i had mine made by motorsport connections in seven hills, i am in sydney, these are adr aproved, you need to ask for street legal braided hoses, if the shop doesnt straight away know what you are talking about go somewere else, these have a plastic coating over the braid, its required in nsw, the hose should also have a number on it.
they cost about $75 each, the clear tubing can be ordered in tinted colours wich probably isnt a bad idea since the plain clear tubing will yellow off after time. the braided lines have less ballooning effect and more precise braking but are probably overkill with my HR calipers but they also look a bit neater and should be much harder to get cut.
for racing a cheaper version is available with no plastic tubing on the outside but if you use them on the street you can be defected.

dave68 · Post by **dave68** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 3:32 pm

I just got some made for the HQ calipers I was going to use on my hr front with rear rack: cost was $121 and they are DOT approved. A mobile guy up here in bris came around and did them on the spot.
Oh that was for the 2 banjo fittings, 4 washers and a fitting needed for the standard metal lines.
Don't know if this is a good price but it was easy......

Sammy · Post by **Sammy** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 2:17 pm

thats probably pretty reasonable considering they came to your door to do it

oldnek · Post by **oldnek** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 11:56 pm

FCCOOL is on the money, Braided lines are legal in NSW so long as they have the ADR approval tag and number, they have to have a opaque nylon coated material over them and are classed street legal. Unless they are ADR braided lines fitted from a manufacturer and adapted, with proof of purchase from that manufacturer, they are not legal.

But as the old saying is,............ depends on the engineer (here we go again)
Build a new car, you can't have copper for brake lines needs to be steel bundy tube, but you can replace bundy tube with copper as repaired replacement, go figure.

dave68 · Post by **dave68** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 3:47 pm

Hey Sammy, you have HQ breaks with a rear mounted rack. Can you snap some picks for me so I can see how you lines sit please....

Dr Terry · Post by **Dr Terry** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 8:40 pm

Hi Guys.

Braided lines that are labeled ADR79/00 are 100% legal in NSW.

My workshop is in Auburn (Sydney) & I make these hoses with any fittings you need to suit your car.

There are available in 4 colours. The most common is clear, where you see the stainless braid. Next most common has a 'smoky grey' coloured cover, which resembles carbon fibre. There is also red & blue braid for the car show guys. These hoses are show quality.

Stainless end fittings are available for show or marine use.

I also make approved factory stock hoses. The look of the factory hoses is concours.

Prices to car clubs are $35.00 each for factory hoses & $50.00 for braided hoses. (Discount for quantity)

I can make most while you wait.

I also have all the early Holden re-sleeved cylinders (brake master & wheel, as well as clutch master & slave) in stock, sold on an exchange basis.

Give me ring (02) 9644-2888. As most of you guys already know, I know old Holdens very well & love talking about them.

Dr Terry