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Goodridge Custom Made Brake Line

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Kaz-kzukNA1
, 15-08-2011 at 11:30 PM (58609 Views)



After ordering many custom made Goodridge brake lines for our NSX and also other owners placed several orders using the same spec as mine, Goodridge has now kindly provided us with the special part no. for NSXCB members.

[Edit: Please note that the following NSXCB special part no. is only recognised in the system at Goodridge UK and no other places such as their distributors or their worldwide offices.
Also, at the time of writing, please note that Goodridge UK will only accept the order for UK delivery address.]



[Edit2:
Clear cover model: the part no. is ZZMT-NSX
Black cover model: the part no. is ZZMT-NSX-BK ]


You can place an order through sales@goodridge.net

It is built and handled by their Exeter office.


It is now in their system with the following custom spec.

* 1 set to cover all four corners (FL, FR, RL, RR)
* Stainless fittings used and not the standard Zinc plated one.
* TWO line locators on EACH FRONT lines.
* One line locator on each Rear lines.
* Front Hose cut length WITHOUT the fittings: 550mm
* Rear Hose cut length WITHOUT the fittings: 470mm
* [Edit2:
* For ZZMT-NSX, standard Clear cover used.
* For ZZMT-NSX-BK, Black cover used.]


[Edit2:
The total cost INC. Delivery (UK address) and VAT;
For ZZMT-NSX, it is GBP89.40.
For ZZMT-NSX-BK, it is GBP94.20. ]


Please note that this is not the same as the one you can buy over the internet as the standard product from Goodridge or from other vendors.


I don’t have any connection with Goodridge or I don’t receive any royalty for posting this so you don’t need to refer my name when placing the order.


The above spec especially the hose CUT length is good for all OEM NSX calliper (91 -05) that covers the original and the later spec ones (different piston and disc size) combined with the OEM chassis setup.

As stated in the above spec, the length is the 'Hose Cut' spec and not the entire brake line length.

If you use aftermarket parts in the suspension area including the wheel, tyre, damper/spring, etc or use different alignment setup, please check the suitability before placing an order.

Regards,
Kaz

Updated 14-01-2015 at 10:32 PM by Kaz-kzukNA1

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  1. 's Avatar
    HEL (brake lines and hoses) also seem to be based down here in Exeter. Seems a strange location in the automotive world!

    I have some goodridge braided hoses which haven't been fitted to the car (I'll have to compare lengths etc). What's the advantages of having them fitted? At the moment I'm happy with the brake performance and feel. Also are there any disadvantages?

    I might change them over when I overhaul the calipers. While on the subject, where's the cheapest place to get piston and dust seals (for the rear brakes)? Also do you know the part no.s?

    Cheers Ed
  2. Kaz-kzukNA1's Avatar
    Hi, Ed.

    I thought your NSX had aftermarket brake system all around or is it just at the Front?


    Off-the-shelf products from any other manufactures or the part no. ZZMT-NSX from Goodridge is designed for OEM brake/chassis setup.

    Therefore, if you have an aftermarket brake system, you may already have custom made brake lines on your NSX otherwise, the length may not be long enough for your suspension travel.


    Lots of people claim that the benefit of fitting Teflon tube stainless braided hose is making the brake pedal feel more solid.
    While this is true for other cars and for certain conditions, you won’t notice it on our NSX unless your OEM brake hose is very-very old.


    The OEM one will eventually fail due to its rubber material and the crimping method.
    It will start to leak from where the metal fittings were crimped to the rubber hose.

    On some cases, the rubber hose just expanded and suddenly started to leak.
    I think our member Sudesh reported his case on this site in the past.


    Some aftermarket brake hose manufactures recommend to replace their hose at a certain interval but not sure it is the requirement or marketing purpose.

    Most of them will offer life time guarantee for the parts under normal usage so in effect, it should last for the life of your NSX unless you physically damage the brake hose.


    I don’t say this is a disadvantage but you must check the state of the aftermarket brake hose frequently.
    Unlike the OEM one, it won’t slowly seep if it was damaged.


    For the calliper overhaul parts, if you are running the OEM brake calliper at the rear, please check whether it is the earlier or later spec one.
    The piston size is different and thus, the overhaul kit part no is different.

    As they are not that heavy, it would be cost effective to get OEM parts from US.

    Kaz
  3. Hagasan's Avatar
    Thanks for the post/spec etc Kaz....just ordered a set today which I will fit while doing my ABS upgrade.....
  4. darock's Avatar
    Do those lines fit with stock springs and Bilsteins on lower perch? Common suspension setup so I hope someone has experience with it.

    And what does one do who's not in the UK? Goodridge UK did not respond to my email within a week. I don't want to buy the off the shelf kit which needs to be replaced when I swap the brakes for the bigger ones in the future.

    Bernhard
  5. NZNick's Avatar
    Update - June 2024:

    I am over in the UK visiting friends and family for a few weeks (from NZ), so got in touch with Goodridge UK by email (sales@goodridge.co.uk) to see the current cost and lead time. They got back to me the same day with price (130GBP) including VAT & delivery, and a lead time of ~5 days. I will place an order in the next few days so that I am “home” to receive the delivery.
    Thanks again to Kaz for organising this bespoke kit - I don’t need it yet, but will put it on the shelf ready for the next big service.