graeme Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 After the Christmas break I plan to strip, inspect and rebuild the suspension on my TR4A. It is 20 years since the rebuild was completed. It has Goodridge brake hoses fitted which are also 20 years old. Does anyone have an opinion as to whether I should replace these? Can they break down internally like conventional rubber hoses? It would make sense to replace them while I am in there but on the other hand it may be unjustified expense! Thanks in advance Graeme Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JochemsTR Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 Replace them ! You may call it unjustified expense but compared to the rest of your suspension, it will be minor and not worth the risk. Goodridge braided hoses have rubber inside and I would not count on the rubber being in supreme condition after those years. (I have them too)..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 I would replace them as well. I had a set on my TR2 (probably 20 yrs old) when I had it and although it was never on the road while I had it the person who bought it from me and put it on the road had to replace them as they had broken down and one actually detached the pipe from its end coupling under pressure. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
graeme Posted November 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 Thanks Jochem & Stuart, As I thought, I will order new. Cheers Graeme Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytr5 Posted November 29, 2019 Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 What a timely reminder. I never thought of replacing these as they always looked good from the outside. Next job..... Regards Harry TR5 Nutter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dingle Posted November 30, 2019 Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 Doesn't the Goodridge brake hoses have a Teflon liner? Berry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JochemsTR Posted December 1, 2019 Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 9 hours ago, dingle said: Doesn't the Goodridge brake hoses have a Teflon liner? yes, you are right, I stand corrected, the new ones do have a teflon liner....the teflon fuel lines I have have a large bending radius. The Goodridge lines are more flexibel (thinner lining). 20 year old brake hoses should still be replaced...no matter teflon or rubber....a complete kit is still vey affordable... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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