[s-cars] Couple of brake questions, was: J-hose...

[Eric Phillips]

Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2005 18:52:00 -0400
> From: Nick Stuart <baredok at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] J-Hose Source
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> Yep, will give another thumbs up to Spokane for a repair well done.
> Had mine replaced earlier this year and they were very helpful about
> it. Just tell them what the hose is for and they'll know what you are
> talking about.


Errr, what *is* the hose for?

I guess what I mean is, if I describe what it's attached to, does that give 
the appropriate amount of info?

Brake questions (as per subject):

1.) Is the pressure accumulator replacement a DIY? Anyone got a BTDT? 2500 
psi nitorgen sounds like, well, a bomb ready to go off... :)

2.) I just read Zimmerman rotors and PBR ceramic pads are a good 
replacement. How about Zimmerman slotted with Axxis Metalmaster?

3.) I like the feel of SS braided brake lines. Read on Audifans that the 
replacement schedule on those is once every two years, due to wear. 
WTF!?!?!? No frickin' way! I had SS lines on my Scirocco for 10+ years, and 
never had a failure there - the hard line under the body failed at 20 years 
after factory install. Somebody tell me that this is sheer paranoia. Or tell 
me where to get high-quality lines that I can replace on a five-year 
schedule.

Thanks, guys. BTW - thanks to all for the trim install BTDTs - I very much 
appreicate the help. I did ask ECS to be careful putting them in the 
shipping carton - we'll see how they arrive.

Grovelling at the font of knowledge,

Eric