Chazz

I know it's an old thread, but it still might be of use. 

I use a lovely Snap On analogue gauge. It's quite large, and seems very accurate. I'll slightly over-inflate my tyres at the garage air machine, then use my guage to deflate to the correct pressure. 

Not super critical on my LS400, but my (bloody fast) motorbikes and my Cerbera were very fussy about accurate tyre pressure.

It's handy to keep in the boot too, thanks to the case. Some heavy-duty sticky back Velcro, and the case sticks to the carpet lining the boot.

https://store.snapon.com/Dial-Type-Pressure-Gauges-Tire-Gauge-Racing-Blue-Point--P647092.aspx

2 hours ago, rich1068 said:

Have you used an online car forum before Chazz? If you start a thread about stainless steel braided brake lines and we're not talking about the pros and cons of winter tyres by the third reply then there's something seriously wrong.

Surprised at Goodridge not listing. Might be worth a call to CAM in St Albans. Otherwise I know a mate had some made by Furore for his (I think) Evo.

Fair point. I guess I be a bit serious at times, and being new to the forum, I guess nobody was to know I'm possibly a bit more mechanically competent than the average forum-goer. 

Cheers for the heads up, I'll ring around the manufacturers of SS lines and see if they've got any patterns in their libraries already. 

First stop, CAM in St Albans..

5 hours ago, Malc said:

oh dear, tolerance is good .......  people on here are only trying to help 

chill out and accept the best of intentions, it makes for a much nicer life 

Malc

Yeah, I get that. 

However, I only asked the forum where I could locate the item. I didn't ask what was better, or if I should fit them, or what were the pros and cons of SS braided lines. 

Instead I get condescending replies with videos showing me how much stainless lines are the devil.

It's like being on Mumsnet...

Maybe I should have been clearer - I'm a mechanic by trade, albeit heavy diesels more than personal cars.

I don't need lectures because you think the rubber ones are better, all I'd like to know if there's any distributor that sells them premade.

It looks not, so I'll probably end up removing them and having a bespoke set made up, unless anyone can point me in a British based direction.

Thanks all.

PPS, I've checked major manufacturers websites already - Goodridge, HEL etc, but they don't list my car, or its for the 92 fitment. Is that the same? Will they fit? 

PS, I did do a search, bit the hits were multiple years old, and from American vendors, which if possible, I'd like to avoid.

So, I'm shiny brand new into Lexus ownership with my 1997 LS400.

I'm looking for stainless steel braided brake lines to replace the crusty rubber ones currently fitted. I see a lot for 89-92, and then 92-95, but none in the UK that will apparently fit my 97. 

I'm not interested in getting bent over at Toyota for rubber hoses (previously I owned a Landcruiser - I'm acutely aware that OEM stuff is pricey). 

Where can I get stainless steel braided hoses in the UK, for my 1997 LS400? 

Thanks all.