Hel brake lines.....how are people finding them?

[hondamad2204]

I have had a great opportunity to own a new set of these lines for a very very good price. I'm just curious to see how people are getting on with them after a few years of use?

Read a few horror stories of them splitting etc... I know this could happen with any line, and hopefully only on rare occasions too.

Any feedback greatly received.

James

 

[CaLi]

Pretty sure the issue of them splitting was rectified years ago.

 

[hondamad2204]

Yeah I thought id read that, but couldn't find where id seen it. Haha.

Still, be nice to hear any good or bad points people have / may have had.

 

[maxvr6]

Had mine about 3 years and still no issues

 

[hondamad2204]

Sweeeet, thanks mate

 

[Gordyitrdc5]

Same here first mod I did to the teg was up grade the brakelines been on for 3 years now & no issues.

 

[Crazylegs]

Does it really help having these lines?

 

[Gordyitrdc5]

Does it really help having these lines?

Yes less chance of the OEM rubber brakelines splitting plus better brake feel.

 

[hondamad2204]

Yeah, it certainly isn't making it worse.

Imagine blowing into a balloon...(1 puff). The rubber expands, so imagine that is your oem brake line. Under temperature, the rubber hose flexes and expands causing the brakes to feel less effective, more pressure is then needed to move the piston in the caliper.

Now imagine blowing down a straw...(1 puff) The same amount of pressure effectively goes direct to the piston, and none of its force is lost in the hose expanding.

Make sense? Have to thank Mighty car mods for that little example. Certainly helped me understand the principles behind it.

 

[hondamad2204]

Thanks for that guys, will get them ordered up with burn.

 

[DC5RS]

Thanks for that guys, will get them ordered up with burn.

My wallet thanks you regarding this post... :xangry:

 

[Crazylegs]

Thanks for the explanation mate, makes more sense ha ha!

 

[Gareth88]

I have a new set for sale if anyone wants some =p

 

[DC5RS]

So now I am tempted to buy them, how they compare with wezmoto brake lines or any other brand available?

I see wezmoto sells front and back on the price of the fronts from HEL. Which to buy?
I will also need brake oil? will it be removed in the installation?

 

[tico_87]

TGM also do their own brake lines iirc.

 

[hondamad2204]

Yeah they were the ones I was supposed to be getting Tico, from the spoon sports demo car, but they are leaving them on. So I cant really thank them enough for the price they have given on the Hel ones.

 

[Mark_teg]

For reference, TGM lines were about £60 when I bought mine, though it was a few years ago.

 

[Tegiwa Imports]

We have never had any issues with them and we've sold over 1500 sets

http://www.tegiwaimports.com/hel-brake-lines-hoses-integra-type-r-dc5-01-06.html

 

[wj51fut]

My Goodridge ones have been fine. Put them on about 6 years ago and no issues whatsoever. A little wash and they still look new! Good price too. 👍

 

[donzooo]

Used them on my old EK9, happy with them and no problems for many thousands of miles.