Flexible Brake Lines

[rutland-boy]

Guys,

Got mine (RS6 - 2003, 88K miles) checked over at Audi recently (last week), and as usual (!) a fairly long string of things that will need attention/ urgent attention etc. - however one really will need attention (other I already knew about such as pads worn to 70% - does this really warrant urgent attention ?) I think I have at least another 1500 miles in them yet (and yes grizz I drive like a woman....)

Anyway the one I worry about is OSR flexible brake hose worn - the also warranted and urgent replacement, and I probably agree.

Having had the wheel off, actually its not bad at all (slight scuff on the hose between fixed line and caliper), however got me thinking - what about a braded hose ?

Anyone have any reccomnedations ? - is this an easy fit (assuming of course here, draining brake fluid, disposing correctly, then bleading brakes - or is there an easier way somehow without bleading brakes ? - also whouldnt change just one, so would probably do all four)

Anyone done this? is it within reasonable DIY range (i'm happy to do and have done, brake pads / discs RS6 ) - advice - opinions (as always) very weclome.

BTW the quote from Audi was - £196.22 (40.02 for hose, 123.50 labour, plus VAT) - seem ok but sort of hoping I could do all four for that price !

Thanks

[Shoppinit]

Braided hoses are an option for some. They look pretty at least, but unless you're doing some properly hard driving, then I would suggest they are not really necessary? Up to you. Either way, you will have to bleed the brakes. No biggy. While you're at it you might as well put some decent brake fluid in. The only issues I have had with the brakes on the RS6 are when I have been pushing too hard and the fluid boils.

I can tell you that it's brown trousers time when you put your foot on the brakes and the pedale goes to the floor with very little resistance (and no braking, obviously ).

Reading your post again, it soudns like audi is doing some work generation. ON the hoses at least. Possibyl get a second opinion? Or post some photos up here?

For the pads, it depends if yo'ure on the OEM pagids. They have a nasty surprise waiting for you when they get half worn down in the form of metal pins that knacker your disk.