Front brake hoses

Stempy · Post by **Stempy** » 11 Jun 2009, 21:00

Can anyone confirm that GSF part N65717 is the correct length front brake hose for a Xant V6? I'm currently overhauling the whole brake system and while the hoses look ok, for the sake of an extra £8 a side I thought I may as well replace them while I'm in there.

DickieG · Post by **DickieG** » 11 Jun 2009, 21:10

V6's, HDi's etc which have the largest calipers have a longer brake hose of 370mm length compared with 355 for the rest so check the length.

SLYTZD · Post by **SLYTZD** » 11 Jun 2009, 21:22

Found these the other day, not sure if they would fit a V6 but they might be able to find some that do.

http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk/framef ... PID=233131

Stempy · Post by **Stempy** » 11 Jun 2009, 21:23

Ah right, so there are only two different lengths, so buy the longest one

As an aside, I note that the calipers are manufactured by Bendix, although it's often mentioned that the V6's were fitted with Bosch calipers

Or are they the same thing

Stempy · Post by **Stempy** » 11 Jun 2009, 21:29

SLYTZD wrote:Found these the other day, not sure if they would fit a V6 but they might be able to find some that do.

http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk/framef ... PID=233131

Mmmm very tarty, braided steel hoses. Pity no one would see them

Dunno if it's worth the extra cost though. I'd be worried also about LHM compatibility, I've seen what it does to hose that's not actually designed for it.

addo · Post by **addo** » 11 Jun 2009, 22:09

The "proper" braided sheath hoses are lined with either 30 or 40 thou wall thickness Teflon. Neither fluid type will touch it. However, the relative fragility of a Teflon liner vs rubberlike synth polymers is why it's so critical not to stretch or kink them.

Mmmm very tarty

I laughed at this. For someone (me) espousing their endlessly "immature" behaviour I actually dislike lifting the bonnet or showing off the underpinnings of a car, more than is actually needed...

Regards, Adam.

Stempy · Post by **Stempy** » 15 Jun 2009, 23:29

Well I replaced the hoses with standard fitment items from GSF and I'm glad I did because when removed i discovered they are very perished up at the bulkhead end, though this is very hard to see in situ with the spring sheath in the way. The caliper end looks fine so a bit deceptive. I guess they've given good service though at 10 years old and 108k miles.

John Plum · Post by **John Plum** » 27 Oct 2009, 16:27

GSF part N65717 is the part for my car, and measures 400mm (confirmed by GSF).

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