Herbmiester 909 Report post Posted September 25, 2014 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=783717924 Are these any good or should I be looking somewhere else? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slybma 38 Report post Posted September 25, 2014 I bought a set from them, good quality I was happy with them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aja540i 1903 Report post Posted September 25, 2014 I have heard that the braided hoses that have a small piece of plastic hose over the braided stainless where the ends are fitted aren't the best, the best ones are metal right to the braided hose. Having said that i have had a set of these on my 540i wagon for about 2 years now and i haven't died!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yng_750 247 Report post Posted September 25, 2014 I have heard that the braided hoses that have a small piece of plastic hose over the braided stainless where the ends are fitted aren't the best, the best ones are metal right to the braided hose. Having said that i have had a set of these on my 540i wagon for about 2 years now and i haven't died!! The plastic piece is there to stop the hose wearing against the collar and bursting. Without that plastic they have no chance of passing adr regs and hence are illegal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aja540i 1903 Report post Posted September 25, 2014 The plastic piece is there to stop the hose wearing against the collar and bursting. Without that plastic they have no chance of passing adr regs and hence are illegal.I was told it is there to make the hose o.d. bigger so they can use a standard end fitting, the same one one as a rubber hose, instead of making specific fittings to fit the braided line. I have seen hoses without the plastic bit, but most of the cheap ones have them.Like i said, i have no problem using them, and I'm just passing on what i heard, it could be sales b.s.! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
handgrenade 189 Report post Posted September 27, 2014 Have a look online on USA based stores .. Can bring in brake lines which could work out cheaper than NZ retail .. If you find any .. Pm me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
