Replacement brake lines
- Thread starter Paul Rice
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Got to have a look at my nearside rear which had an MOT advisory on a brake pipe this year, have been looking at these
also here
and here
BMW Z4 E85 E86 3.0 2.5 2.2 ROADSTER COUPE S/STEEL BRAIDED BRAKE LINES HOSES BPW | eBay
BMW Z4 E85 / E86 2003 - 2009. MLR STAINLESS STEEL BRAIDED BRAKE PIPE SET. Temperature Range: -70°C to 260°C (-158°F to 500°F). No corrosion - full stainless steel construction (hose & fittings). Hose Outer Material: 303/304 Stainless Steel & Protective PVC Cover.
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and here
I bought these as recommended by a few members on here. I have not go round to fitting them yet and they have gone up by a few quid since I bought them but they do look well made.
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I used these ones Paul,
Wezmoto. I used blue but it really doesn't matter cos you can't see them when the wheels are on.
Tony.
Wezmoto. I used blue but it really doesn't matter cos you can't see them when the wheels are on.
Tony.
I’m using Matt Lewis Racing. Most affordable I could find and seek as good quality as any.
BMW Z3 2.2 2.8 3.0 Sport M Coupe Roaster Stainless Steel Braided Brake Line Kit > Braided Brake Line Kits > Z3 > BMW > Browse By Make & Model > Main Section > Matt Lewis Racing Ltd
Matt Lewis Racing BMW Z3 Stainless Steel Braided Brake Hoses
www.mattlewisracing.co.uk
Thanks Tony. Looks like these are the ones good price and although will not be seen Callipers going to red so will match
Yes there are 4 on the rear Paul. Original fitment is 2 short hoses with a steel pipe between them. The stainless hoses feature 1 longer and 1 shorter hoses which eliminates the steel pipe.
Only issue I had was that the hoses needed a large washer to stop the hose going through the brackets on the car. I contact the seller and they sell they would get this sorted so you may not have this problem anyway. But, if you do it just needs some flat washers drilling out. If you find you do I can post you 6.
Tony.
Only issue I had was that the hoses needed a large washer to stop the hose going through the brackets on the car. I contact the seller and they sell they would get this sorted so you may not have this problem anyway. But, if you do it just needs some flat washers drilling out. If you find you do I can post you 6.
Tony.
Could be they push into the brackets and the hoses push into them? Wouldn’t be secure enough I don’t think though for MOT.
Tony.
Tony.
Probably Grandma to suck eggs, but you usually need the washer on one side and the spring clippy thing on the other for the aftermarket hoses.
Fitted the fronts today without a hitch, rears another story gave up after a while trying to get the old ones off, 17 years of rust etc. Will have another look at the weekend, no rush not going anywhere for the near future.
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Be good to see some pictures of the rears. I have to do mine sooner or later, be interested in your before and after pictures.
Sounds like you might have to cut the pipe and graft a new length in with new fittings for the new hose connection.
Sounds like you might have to cut the pipe and graft a new length in with new fittings for the new hose connection.
May be different on the Z4 replacement hoses should be a straight swop its just getting the brake lines un done
The ones I fitted on the rear were a pair, one longer than the other which did away with the short metal pipe between the rubber hoses @colb
Have a look on my progress thread.
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Tony.
Have a look on my progress thread.
My Z4................... My way.
As you know I bought myself a Z4 3.0 last August having found it on eBay and watched it for a long time before taking the plunge. It was a 53 plate car with 16,500 miles on it and in very nice condition. There were a couple of things I was aware of from the off, which were the Map disc for the...
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Red HEL on the Imola and silver ones from here https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122630160205 on the Titan from a recommendation from @Lee
Looking good Paul
Tony
Tony