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MG TD TF 1500 - Stahlflex brake hose ?

Does anybody know a source for "Stahlflex" brake hose? It's a brake hose made from PTFE and metal overbraid. The benefit should be no life time limit, stronger brake behavior.
I'm interested to go with this "Stahlflex" hose when I change to DOT5 brake fluid..
Any source is of interest but mainly in Europe.
Thanks Guys,
Cheers,
Guenter
Guenter

I got some off of Ebay and stuck 4 on my wife's '50 TD, for appearances. They did come from England, if I remember right. Sometimes I wish I stuck on a dual circuit master cylinder, since those hoses are cute, but have a reputation of blowing out under hard braking & road racing.

I did some research on them since I run a hydraulics business... and elected to go with them anyways.
Jim Northrup

Not sure I have a grip on the terminology here, but in North America, we often refer to these brake lines as Stainless steel braid. They are in fact, quite common and many if not all, hot rods are using them. Plus, there is a big after-market.

The only possible source I can think of in Europe is Goodridge in England, see:- http://www.goodridge.co.uk/, and I expect they can make you up, a set. Expect to pay about £50 for a set of 3.

Gord Clark
Rockburn, Qué.


Gordon A Clark

Guenter, I used the same for the oillines around the filter. I went to a local hydraulic company that is specialized in all lines for hydraulic equipment and they madethem according to my spec for a decent prize.
Suppose that there will be suppliers at the upcoming Techno Classica fair in Essen.
For brakes and brake parts a lot of Dutch classic car owners go to Wiel Claessen from C&C parts
http://www.ccparts.nl/
He also sends out stuff all over the world.
You might drop them an e-mail with your request.Greetings, Huib
Huib Bruijstens

I looked at the Goodrich site for a TD and the closest are lines for an MGA. Are the lines the same for TD and A.

Thanks,
Jim
James Neel

Hi Guys,
I found what I need.
Flexolite changed hands and moved premises some 12 months ago and Derek Magrath is no longer with the company.
You can contact Flexolite now
T: +44 (0)1722 712829
E: sales@flexolite.co.uk
W: www.flexolite.co.uk
Cheers,
Guenter
Guenter

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