Brake hoses - Revision history

ReVolt: Added to Exige category.

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Added to Exige category.

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	It is worth noting that on the '''S2 Exige fitted with ABS''', one of the front hoses will be slightly longer than the other three to accomodated for the inboard ABS unit located under the radiator on the off side. In addition the fitting of the new front hoses will require the removal of the front clam.		It is worth noting that on the '''S2 Exige fitted with ABS''', one of the front hoses will be slightly longer than the other three to accomodated for the inboard ABS unit located under the radiator on the off side. In addition the fitting of the new front hoses will require the removal of the front clam due to the ABS unit.
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andyspiers: removed non-existent link

2008-09-26T18:22:38Z

removed non-existent link

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	On an Elise the standard brake hoses are made from rubber which is fine up to a point, however these hoses tend to expand under the hydraulic pressure from the [[brake system]], this results in the effort from your foot expanding the hose instead of stopping the car. Primarily this reduces brake feel.		On an Elise the standard brake hoses are made from rubber which is fine up to a point, however these hoses tend to expand under the hydraulic pressure from the [[brake system]], this results in the effort from your foot expanding the hose instead of stopping the car. Primarily this reduces brake feel.

	Upgrading these (usually to stainless steel braided Teflon hoses) results in a firmer, more positive brake pedal with less pedal travel. There are four brake hoses on the Elise and the ~~[[Change the brake hoses\|~~procedure for changing]] them is relatively involved.		Upgrading these (usually to stainless steel braided Teflon hoses) results in a firmer, more positive brake pedal with less pedal travel. There are four brake hoses on the Elise and the procedure for changing them is relatively involved.

andyspiers: added link to step-by-step guide to changing brake hoses

2008-09-26T18:21:54Z

added link to step-by-step guide to changing brake hoses

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	It is worth noting that on the '''S2 Exige fitted with ABS''', one of the front hoses will be slightly longer than the other three to accomodated for the inboard ABS unit located under the radiator on the off side. In addition the fitting of the new front hoses will require the removal of the front clam.		It is worth noting that on the '''S2 Exige fitted with ABS''', one of the front hoses will be slightly longer than the other three to accomodated for the inboard ABS unit located under the radiator on the off side. In addition the fitting of the new front hoses will require the removal of the front clam.
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			==Procedure for changing the brake hoses==

			[http://www.elisenet.plus.com/BrakeHoses.htm Some instructions for an Elise S1 here]


	==Aftermarket Products==		==Aftermarket Products==

LaserBlueExige at 16:01, 20 March 2008

2008-03-20T16:01:57Z

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	Upgrading these (usually to stainless steel braided Teflon hoses) results in a firmer, more positive brake pedal with less pedal travel. There are four brake hoses on the Elise and the [[Change the brake hoses\|procedure for changing]] them is relatively involved.		Upgrading these (usually to stainless steel braided Teflon hoses) results in a firmer, more positive brake pedal with less pedal travel. There are four brake hoses on the Elise and the [[Change the brake hoses\|procedure for changing]] them is relatively involved.

	It is worth noting that on the S2 Exige fitted with ABS, one of the front hoses will be slightly longer than the other three to accomodated for the inboard ABS unit located under the radiator on the off side. In addition the fitting of the new front hoses will require the removal of the front clam.

			It is worth noting that on the '''S2 Exige fitted with ABS''', one of the front hoses will be slightly longer than the other three to accomodated for the inboard ABS unit located under the radiator on the off side. In addition the fitting of the new front hoses will require the removal of the front clam.
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LaserBlueExige at 15:54, 20 March 2008

2008-03-20T15:54:45Z

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	On an Elise the standard brake hoses are made from rubber which is fine up to a point, however these hoses tend to expand under the hydraulic pressure from the [[brake system]], this results in the effort from your foot expanding the hose instead of stopping the car. Primarily this reduces brake feel.		On an Elise the standard brake hoses are made from rubber which is fine up to a point, however these hoses tend to expand under the hydraulic pressure from the [[brake system]], this results in the effort from your foot expanding the hose instead of stopping the car. Primarily this reduces brake feel.

	Upgrading these (usually to stainless steel braided Teflon hoses) results in a firmer, more positive brake pedal with less pedal travel. There are four brake hoses on the Elise and the [[Change the brake hoses\|procedure for changing]] them is relatively involved.		Upgrading these (usually to stainless steel braided Teflon hoses) results in a firmer, more positive brake pedal with less pedal travel. There are four brake hoses on the Elise and the [[Change the brake hoses\|procedure for changing]] them is relatively involved.

			It is worth noting that on the S2 Exige fitted with ABS, one of the front hoses will be slightly longer than the other three to accomodated for the inboard ABS unit located under the radiator on the off side. In addition the fitting of the new front hoses will require the removal of the front clam.
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rbirkby: /* Suppliers */

2008-02-24T17:08:26Z

Suppliers

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	== Suppliers ==		== Suppliers ==

	[http://www.goodridge.net/uk/index.htm Goodridge]		* [http://www.goodridge.net/uk/index.htm Goodridge]
	[http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=157&products_id=379 Elise Parts]		* [http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=157&products_id=379 Elise Parts]
	[http://www.elise-shop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9&products_id=70 Elise Shop]		* [http://www.elise-shop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9&products_id=70 Elise Shop]

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rbirkby: Place suppliers into their own section

2008-02-24T17:08:00Z

Place suppliers into their own section

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			== Suppliers ==

	[http://www.goodridge.net/uk/index.htm Goodridge]		[http://www.goodridge.net/uk/index.htm Goodridge]

	[http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=157&products_id=379 Elise Parts]		[http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=157&products_id=379 Elise Parts]

	[http://www.elise-shop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9&products_id=70 Elise Shop]		[http://www.elise-shop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9&products_id=70 Elise Shop]

Mr Wiki at 07:34, 20 April 2007

2007-04-20T07:34:07Z

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	On an Elise the standard brake hoses are made from rubber which is fine up to a point, however these hoses tend to expand under the hydraulic pressure from the [[brake system]], this results in the effort from your foot expanding the hose instead of stopping the car. Primarily this reduces brake feel.		On an Elise the standard brake hoses are made from rubber which is fine up to a point, however these hoses tend to expand under the hydraulic pressure from the [[brake system]], this results in the effort from your foot expanding the hose instead of stopping the car. Primarily this reduces brake feel.

	Upgrading these (usually to stainless steel braided Teflon hoses) results in a firmer, more positive brake pedal with less pedal travel. There are four brake hoses on the Elise and the [[~~How to change~~ the brake hoses\|procedure for changing]] them is relatively involved.		Upgrading these (usually to stainless steel braided Teflon hoses) results in a firmer, more positive brake pedal with less pedal travel. There are four brake hoses on the Elise and the [[Change the brake hoses\|procedure for changing]] them is relatively involved.
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Mr Wiki at 12:49, 17 April 2007

2007-04-17T12:49:05Z

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	[[Category:Brakes]]		[[Category:Brakes]]
			[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
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Stu at 22:34, 10 April 2007

2007-04-10T22:34:18Z

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	[[Image:Ss braided brake hoses LRG.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Stainless Steel brake hoses]]		[[Image:Ss braided brake hoses LRG.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Stainless Steel brake hoses]]
	'''Brake hoses''' are used to transfer [[brake fluid]] to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disc_brake brake ~~caliper~~] and force the [[brake pads]] onto the [[brake discs]]. They should not be confused with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brake_lining brake lining] even though they are ~~somethimes refered~~ to as '''brake lines'''.		'''Brake hoses''' are used to transfer [[brake fluid]] to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disc_brake brake calliper] and force the [[brake pads]] onto the [[brake discs]]. They should not be confused with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brake_lining brake lining] even though they are sometimes referred to as '''brake lines'''.

	On an Elise the standard brake hoses are made from rubber which is fine up to a point, however these hoses tend to expand under the hydraulic pressure from the [[brake system]], this results in the effort from your foot expanding the hose instead of stopping the car. Primarily this reduces brake feel.		On an Elise the standard brake hoses are made from rubber which is fine up to a point, however these hoses tend to expand under the hydraulic pressure from the [[brake system]], this results in the effort from your foot expanding the hose instead of stopping the car. Primarily this reduces brake feel.

	Upgrading these (usually to stainless steel braided ~~teflon~~ hoses) results in a firmer, more positive brake pedal with less pedal travel. There are four brake hoses on the Elise and the [[How to change the brake hoses\|procedure for changing]] them is relatively involved.		Upgrading these (usually to stainless steel braided Teflon hoses) results in a firmer, more positive brake pedal with less pedal travel. There are four brake hoses on the Elise and the [[How to change the brake hoses\|procedure for changing]] them is relatively involved.
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	'''Click on Images to ~~inlarge~~.'''		'''Click on Images to enlarge.'''

	[[Image:howtohose.jpg\|thumb\|left\|How to use guide below]]		[[Image:howtohose.jpg\|thumb\|left\|How to use guide below]]