BIG Brake UpGrade Question...

[north42g]

Hey fellas- I have ordered Brake upgrade for my PR5. I went with Centric Brand Calipers, Rotors and Pads, (their Premium Line) I ordered 2007 Mazda 6i with the 11.8 inch rotors.
The question is: What about the brake hoses? will I have to get new ones to properly fit the new Calipers??
Or are they all the same and it will thread right in proper??
I am hoping to find out before I start pulling it all apart and its "too late"
Thank you everyone..

 

[protege3690]

should thread in without a problem, but if I were you I would upgrade to SS brake lines as well if your upgrading your brakes

 

[CR3 Motorsports]

yup! you can get the regular protege5 stainless lines that will bolt right up.

 

[north42g]

good advice....yeah i likely need something stronger than a rubber brake hose I guess.
thanks for the reply...
So where is the best place to pick up a set of steel brake lines? Protege Garage??

 

[north42g]

DUH! CR3 Motorsports is a place to start!

 

[north42g]

OK Guys/GAls I have installed the "Big-Brake" set up, using 2007 Mazda 6i parts. I was able to get all Centric stuff,Semi-Loaded Calipers, Standard Rotors with Posi-Quiet Pads, got a decent price too. $196.44 ...Installed!

Got a problem though..The brake hose isn't long enough to fit back into the strut tower bracket! What did dome of you guys do to resolve this issue?!
Thanks in advance

 

[i12drivemyMP5]

Did you try using the P5 ones or the M6 ones? Which ones are too short?.......and where's the pics, we likes pics, threads needs pics(pics)

 

[north42g]

I used the original PR5 set. they are just a bit to short, so they wont snap ointo the strut tower. I zip tied them for now but that wont last! I need a real answer.
I have pics...zill post them soon.