springs and brake lines

Dr. Nick · Jan 26th, 2009, 17:21

my T4 '98 had been stood in breakers yard and on my drive for a year.. on MOT and inspection I had advisorys on rusty brake lines and springs, all round...!
So rather than make car lower.. [i'm 6'4"] because i iz to big.. can I obtain stiffer new springs without lowering? does anyone have any?

secondly the brake lines look a real bugger to replace. any advice/offers on this one? is the only optin the dealer?

tt82 · Jan 26th, 2009, 18:19

should imagine you can obtain stiffer springs without lowering, have not come across any yet!

as for the brakes, depends how compotent mechanic you are, changing the lines probably wont be too hard but refilling and bleeding the system is a dark art, might be best lettin a garage do it

ShaunieS40 · Feb 16th, 2009, 17:54

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S40_Paul · Feb 23rd, 2009, 13:46

As for the springs, unless your wanting aftermarket lowering springs, you can get replacement springs all round for about £40 each. I've just replace both back springs on my S40 @ £40 each sourced by a local independant garage and after just shattering my front one thats being replaced for £38 so not dear at all.

Jan 26th, 2009, 17:21	#1
Dr. Nick Junior Member Last Online: Feb 6th, 2009 18:21 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Truro	springs and brake lines my T4 '98 had been stood in breakers yard and on my drive for a year.. on MOT and inspection I had advisorys on rusty brake lines and springs, all round...! So rather than make car lower.. [i'm 6'4"] because i iz to big.. can I obtain stiffer new springs without lowering? *does anyone have any*? secondly the brake lines look a real bugger to replace. any advice/offers on this one? is the only optin the dealer?

Jan 26th, 2009, 18:19	#2
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: Nov 28th, 2022 17:33 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	should imagine you can obtain stiffer springs without lowering, have not come across any yet! as for the brakes, depends how compotent mechanic you are, changing the lines probably wont be too hard but refilling and bleeding the system is a dark art, might be best lettin a garage do it __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

Feb 23rd, 2009, 13:46	#4
S40_Paul Master Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2023 10:32 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Durham	As for the springs, unless your wanting aftermarket lowering springs, you can get replacement springs all round for about £40 each. I've just replace both back springs on my S40 @ £40 each sourced by a local independant garage and after just shattering my front one thats being replaced for £38 so not dear at all. __________________ Really Want's A S40 T4

Feb 16th, 2009, 17:54	#3
ShaunieS40 Member Last Online: Dec 14th, 2011 23:06 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Westmeath, Ireland!	you cant ask for a better deal than this!! http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_t...em230257529108

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