Urgent advice needed – Brake lines rubbing! Replacements?

[JKM_GTI]

My car recently failed it’s mot due to these rubbing on full lock (Front 2 wheels) I have been told because the car is lowered, the brake lines are bending outwards, meaning when the car is on full lock, they are catching the tyres.

I did ask the mot garage if they could be moved out the way, or if a guide could be fitted – I think on the original suspension, there was two black clips sticking out from the strut which kept them near and away from the wheels. My H&R coilovers have nothing on them, and I don’t recall seeing clips on any other coilovers?

It had been suggested I used shorter brakes lines; however, this may cause them to be stretched when lifting the car up – Also, where would I get hold of these? Is it just a case of cutting them down to the required size?

I have decided if they have to be replaced, I may as well try to upgrade them, hence the braided hoses (Plus if these do rub, at least they’ll be more protection on them, rather then just the rubber) and from what I have read, braided hoses are supposed to offer a quicker response?

What brake lines would people recommend? A quick search on google only brings up black diamond, or goodridge? (Although I couldn’t find my car listed on both sites!). If I fitted these, chances are I’ll have the same problem with rubbing? Do the kits come with guide?

The majority of people on here run seriously low cars; surely other people have encountered this problem before?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Joe

[mk4 glx 1.6]

As you have coilovers, raise the car to eliviate the bend in the brake line(s) and cable tie them to the shock?

A bit of hassle to do, but should save on any further expense I would have thought?

[D-Dub]

Same things happening on my GTI. I bought goodridge braided hoses - There the same as mk2 golf gti 16v And the garage are going to secure them out the way

[JKM_GTI]

Same things happening on my GTI. I bought goodridge braided hoses - There the same as mk2 golf gti 16v And the garage are going to secure them out the way

Where did you order them from mate?

[D-Dub]

I got them off eBay

[JKM_GTI]

I got them off eBay

Don't suppose you have a part number? I have found Goodridge hoses for the Lupo GTI - I am assuming they are the same? Help!

[Jordan]

I had the same problem so had to replace the hoses with standard vw parts.I got a bit of wire and bent it round the hose then pulled it over towards one of the srews for the plastic inner liner and unscrewed it a bit and wrapped it round that then screwed it back in.

[Si_GTi]

I haven't had any problems - yet - but would be interested in those part numbers for the Goodridge braided hoses

[JKM_GTI]

I haven't had any problems - yet - but would be interested in those part numbers for the Goodridge braided hoses

You might want to keep an eye on it!


Damn cars, why do they all go wrong at once!!!!

[D-Dub]

Ok guys this is whats written on the back of the packet:

Goodridge
SVW0600-6P

VW GOLF GTI MK2 (6 LINE)

Hope this helps. There being fitted tomorrow so i'll update on how it goes

[JKM_GTI]

Ok guys this is whats written on the back of the packet:

Goodridge
SVW0600-6P

VW GOLF GTI MK2 (6 LINE)

Hope this helps. There being fitted tomorrow so i'll update on how it goes

Yeah please keep us updated - How sure are you they are the correct hoses? As i'll order some tonight if they are! I want my car back, although my current mode of transport is pretty fun

[D-Dub]

100% sure. My mate had them fitted to his GTI the other day

[JKM_GTI]

100% sure. My mate had them fitted to his GTI the other day

Top man! Cheers, i'll get them ordered