Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted August 9, 2006 Looking at a set of stainless brake lines for my E30 on Ebay at the moment, landed here for about $130, which is half of what I've been told they cost here. Anyone aware of any problems with getting these, such as compliance matters and standards? Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerrynzl 3 Report post Posted August 9, 2006 They have to be "E" marked for a WOF, get them made over here. $130 US is approx $213 + freight + GST they're getting up there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted August 9, 2006 Hi, the $130 is NZ dollars. Will ask if they meet safety standards. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cainchapman 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2006 See the guys on here from the BMWCC, they got some made somewhere in Auckland to comply with regulations. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted August 9, 2006 a bunch of us got ones from alert engineering, look em up. they fit straight up which is nice andrew is using ones from cardwells for his wilwoods, give em a call and see what they got...were quite cheap from what i remember..check they got to fit e30 though..a lotta their stuff is imperial Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted August 9, 2006 Thanks Gus, will ring both tomorrow and get costs. Anyone else interested in bulk buy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted August 9, 2006 Also talk to Andrew - I vaugely remember him mentioning that with the new lines he has just had made he won't be needing his old ones. It may have just been a pasing comment, but worth a try. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nazistaffcar 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2006 I have had this problem particularly with motorbikes....braided brakelines are the most difficult thing for an engineer to pass for certification and the warrant guys dont like anything that's not O.E.......these lines MUST be crimped (not reusable screw together), they must have either a sae part# or have the relevant NZ safety code, or have the test band(like the id band on birds). But dont forget that even with these things warrant guys like to fail you for it........my mate and I have changed 3 sets of brakelines between us in the last 6 months because of legislation changes concerning the use of stainless brake lines..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted August 9, 2006 Thanks Gus, will ring both tomorrow and get costs. Anyone else interested in bulk buy? You can take my front two lines for $50 bucks. (From Alert engineering and have DOT safety approval). Just get the subframe and rear from Alert. Should save you a bit. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Spargo Report post Posted August 10, 2006 The only problem with them is dirt or other objects getting into the braid, and wearing through the line via friction. There's been a few failures due to that, so inspect them regularly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted August 10, 2006 Talked to Alert this morning, they have quoted me $240 incl gst, seems a good price, still looking around tho. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted August 10, 2006 The only problem with them is dirt or other objects getting into the braid, and wearing through the line via friction. There's been a few failures due to that, so inspect them regularly. They are completely coated - you can't see the braid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petone 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2006 They are completely coated - you can't see the braid. AFAIK thats one of the requirements for lines to be WOFable, for the reasons that sam said. How much of an improvement is there over NEW rubber lines? I ask as most people seem to go from crappy old lines to the SS ones and rave about them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted August 10, 2006 I personally noticed no difference in brake feel with SS lines. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted August 10, 2006 from new rubber lines not a huge diff....from old ones massive...i like my stainless Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chalk 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2006 haha i don't know if it still applies but the bulk buy? i may be interested.. depends if the offer is still up and if the price is alright.. needing a warrent though so passing ones will be a must Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StylesM5 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2006 Talked to Alert this morning, they have quoted me $240 incl gst, seems a good price, still looking around tho. Thanks.Talk to Trevor Turnock at Alert's and tell him you know Jock Styles (that's me!), ex Onyx NZ. Might get you a bit of a discount. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted August 23, 2006 Thanks Jock, got them last week, on the car now, fully compliant ready to go. Cheers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites