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Has anyone installed “Safebrake” braided brake lines?

daves8

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I bought some safebrake braided line and had a mechanic install them today, only for them to say the connections don’t fit.

I’m now out of pocket the mechanic labor and brake lines if they won’t refund

I got the ss / 2013 version which are supposedly designed for the standard brakes.

Any feedback would be appreciated
 

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I bought some safebrake braided line and had a mechanic install them today, only for them to say the connections don’t fit.

I’m now out of pocket the mechanic labor and brake lines if they won’t refund

I got the ss / 2013 version which are supposedly designed for the standard brakes.

Any feedback would be appreciated
I had no problem fitting them to my vt wagon, back in 2018.
5 years later, still no problems.

Is this the kit you bought? https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1714886...1i&fits=Year:2015|Model:Commodore|Make:Holden
 

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The standard calipers and brembos all share same brake hoses anyway.
 

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I've fitted them to a VE but probably not the same as VF.
 

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The standard calipers and brembos all share same brake hoses anyway.
For some reason i remembered you fitting braided lines?

What brand did you use?
 

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For some reason i remembered you fitting braided lines?

What brand did you use?
You are correct.
I used 'HEL' but they ddint come with the brackets for the front hoses. I had to grind off the old hose and use them.
The lines themselves are great!
 

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i have safebrake hoses fitted a ve calipers on the front of my vs ute and found them to be a very tight fit, the ends are a square block i know the ve/f caliper is at the back but there is only 2 angles the hose fits and i have done both but this iswhat have done now
so compare the hoses for length and the angle of the end fitting
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