GT4/GT3/RS - replacing braided brake hose
GT4/GT3/RS - replacing braided brake hose
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akadk

Original Poster:

1,556 posts

195 months

Wednesday 16th November 2022
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does anyone know if the routine service schedule includes the periodic replacement of the braided brake hoses for any of the GT cars?

I have a track focussed car from another OEM running the same Brembo CCB set up which has them replaced every 2 yrs - which to me sounds ridiculous

Interested if Porsche have something similar ?

TDT

5,960 posts

135 months

Wednesday 16th November 2022
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OEM lines are not braided, that’s aftermarket, so then you’re on whatever that brand or workshop recommends.

OEM line replacement is not included in standard service schedule.

akadk

Original Poster:

1,556 posts

195 months

Wednesday 16th November 2022
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oh right - they are braided on my car

surprised GT product is not braided ?

Twinfan

10,125 posts

120 months

Wednesday 16th November 2022
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Braided lines are available as part of Manthey Racing kits, but not fitted as standard as TDT says.

TDT

5,960 posts

135 months

Wednesday 16th November 2022
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Easy, cheap job…with big benefit.

Goodridge, HEL…

Twinfan

10,125 posts

120 months

Wednesday 16th November 2022
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Yep, I have the MR parts and better fluid in my GT4. Noticeable difference in firmness of the pedal, but I'm now overheating the pads, even with my decidely average driving skills laugh

I think this is why MR suggest doing the lines/fluid/pads as a set.


Mad Scientist

811 posts

95 months

Wednesday 16th November 2022
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Twinfan said:
Yep, I have the MR parts and better fluid in my GT4. Noticeable difference in firmness of the pedal, but I'm now overheating the pads, even with my decidely average driving skills laugh

I think this is why MR suggest doing the lines/fluid/pads as a set.
You’re overheating your pads because you’ve got a lot quicker!

Faster you go the more expensive it gets. smile

Twinfan

10,125 posts

120 months

Wednesday 16th November 2022
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Mad Scientist said:
You’re overheating your pads because you’ve got a lot quicker!

Faster you go the more expensive it gets. smile
You're too kind mate, but yes it does doesn't it?

I'm picking up my set of PFC discs and pads on Friday wink

TDT

5,960 posts

135 months

Wednesday 16th November 2022
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Mad Scientist said:
Twinfan said:
Yep, I have the MR parts and better fluid in my GT4. Noticeable difference in firmness of the pedal, but I'm now overheating the pads, even with my decidely average driving skills laugh

I think this is why MR suggest doing the lines/fluid/pads as a set.
You’re overheating your pads because you’ve got a lot quicker!
Sounds good!

Twinfan

10,125 posts

120 months

Wednesday 16th November 2022
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TDT said:
Sounds good!
Slowly slowly catchy monkey, T... smile

dontdobends

485 posts

230 months

Wednesday 16th November 2022
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Twinfan said:
Yep, I have the MR parts and better fluid in my GT4. Noticeable difference in firmness of the pedal, but I'm now overheating the pads, even with my decidely average driving skills laugh

I think this is why MR suggest doing the lines/fluid/pads as a set.
If you turn the TC off on track, this could help reduce the heat into the brakes.

I didn't find the standard brake setup to bad, when you get used to them to be honest, you can trigger the abs on warm cups on track.

Twinfan

10,125 posts

120 months

Wednesday 16th November 2022
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It's more fade than ABS that I'm finding, or a lack of sharpness as the laps increase. I just think the stock pads are a bit soft and get overheated faitly easily.