Replacement brake hose for Elixir

vmgscot
vmgscot Posts: 120
edited April 2012 in MTB workshop & tech
I need a longer hose to move my Elixir CR rear brake onto a new frame. Can I use braided (like the Goodridge kit) or must I use the Avid's own kit.... I remember some debate a while back about not able to use braided hoses with some Avid brakes....
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  • benpinnick
    benpinnick Posts: 4,148
    You can use a braided hose, but I find them to be a PITA with frame slots etc. Better to stick witha good ol' hose. Clarkes do a good set with all the fittings for not too much money.
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  • bennett_346
    bennett_346 Posts: 5,029
    Aren't all hoses braided?
  • benpinnick
    benpinnick Posts: 4,148
    Sorry, you're right bennett_346, I was thinking that horrible segmented stuff.
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  • vmgscot
    vmgscot Posts: 120
    Perhaps I'm using the wrong terminology.... what I call 'braided' is the type with the woven metal braid around the hose body.... I have these on my h/t (Hopes).... but the Avid's are different... perhaps they are braided internally (kevlar or some other strengthener?).... cable guides should not be any issue as they are zip tied
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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Bennet is being pedantic - braided is accepted as the woven metal braid on the outside - get it if you want bling, waste of money if you want performance, as it makes no difference.
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