Braided clutch line?

Re:Braided clutch line? (P E T E)

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 10:08:25 GMT

I've got a Execedy Clutch. Certainly not light.

Re:Braided clutch line? (WIDEMR)

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 15:15:27 GMT

A Genuine Toyota rubber line is fine and most are still fine even after 20+ years

On paper, a teflon line with stainless braid is a better choice, however like everything depends on the quality and how its made, it might not be better if its poorly made teflon hose with poor fittings compared to a Genuine Toyota rubber item.

It would be interesting to see a stainless steel braid smooth bore teflon hose used for brakes or clutch after 20 years, the teflon itself wont break down over the years due to break fluid, or pretty much any fluids i guess

Re:Braided clutch line? (MRTurbo)

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 11:50:39 GMT

ED - nothing wrong with the standard line but like it's been said after 20+ years they've deteriorated. Clutch was bled a while back with ZMIT and it didn't really make any difference other than the warm fuzzy feeling that there is new fluid in there. For < 60 bucks, I'm willing to find out :P

Re:Braided clutch line? (kameleon)

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 10:56:06 GMT

I agree with Mandalay on this one. I had a new rubber line made of better material for $20, only as my line was really old and showed disvolouration at the bend (balooning etc)

Re:Braided clutch line? (EssDub)

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 10:42:54 GMT

Whats wrong with a standard line? They are reinforced with a thin metal braid as standard and unless you have some unholy amount of force on the clutch *cough*alex*cough* then there is no reason to change it. After all, its not actually that long.

Try bleeding the sh*t out of your clutch as is, replacing the fluid, like I did to mine at your place a while back. Short of replacing the clutch itself, thats about as good as it will get with regards to feel.

Re:Braided clutch line? (MRTurbo)

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 10:17:13 GMT

P E T E
I replaced mine and noticed no difference in feel. I guess it just has the added safety of not cracking leading to leaks.

Is your clutch heavy duty or stock though?

Re:Braided clutch line? (P E T E)

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 10:01:51 GMT

I replaced mine and noticed no difference in feel. I guess it just has the added safety of not cracking leading to leaks.

Re:Braided clutch line? (MRTurbo)

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 19:30:38 GMT

this one is HEL :)

Re:Braided clutch line? (WIDEMR)

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 18:53:33 GMT

I have a few goodridge branded ones on the way.

Re:Braided clutch line? (MRTurbo)

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 18:39:33 GMT

getting one for about $55 delivered from UK, I'll report back once it's fitted!

Re:Braided clutch line? (MRTurbo)

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 13:04:48 GMT

So $75 delivered for HEL braided kit or about $40 bucks delivered for the standard hose (which wont last as long).
I think i'll do the braided for piece of mind.

Thanks guys :)

Re:Braided clutch line? (MR2QIK)

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 12:36:18 GMT

I have one. Replaced the old one when changing a dead slave cylinder. No real difference, but I guess it's nice to know it's there.

Re:Braided clutch line? (MANDALAY)

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 11:44:40 GMT

^ i know people look at those braided lines for clutch and brakes and report improvements but really is it ?

Most that put them on are really replacing original hoses that are on a 15 plus year old car. As my mechanic said just buy a new hose and it will be alright for another 5 plus years.

Re:Braided clutch line? (MRTurbo)

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:48:50 GMT

yeah fair enough mate - I saw those speed source ones from twos r us but they want 50 bucks shipping for it tho...
so I'm looking at a HEL one on eBay. Apparently you need one if you have a heavy duty pressure plate etc. so it might explain why mine was disengaging near the floor " />

Re:Braided clutch line? (beagle_senior)

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 18:38:04 GMT

I got one from speed source but as you know with my current situation i cant tell you if its much better/worse... saying that though it does look lke a quality piece of material used