Otherwise this might happen to you too: (see below)
Hopefully not at 120MPH like it did to me. Also interesting note, apparently Lotus skimped on the requirement for isolated front/rear brakes as well, because when it went, I had no brakes at all (or maybe there is just something wrong with my car, but I doubt it).
FYI, my car only has ~14k miles on it, although most of them are track miles. I have never seen a brake hose fail like this on any car, it blew right out of the crimp at the caliper. Also FYI, other than brake fluid all over the car and some grass in the undertrays, me and the car are both fine. Still, I feel like I was pretty lucky that I was in a place where no brakes just meant a little off track detour and a messy car.
Just want everyone to know, its a good idea to get rid of the stock lines, especially if you track the car. Also would be interested to know if anyone else has seen this problem?
Pat
Hopefully not at 120MPH like it did to me. Also interesting note, apparently Lotus skimped on the requirement for isolated front/rear brakes as well, because when it went, I had no brakes at all (or maybe there is just something wrong with my car, but I doubt it).
FYI, my car only has ~14k miles on it, although most of them are track miles. I have never seen a brake hose fail like this on any car, it blew right out of the crimp at the caliper. Also FYI, other than brake fluid all over the car and some grass in the undertrays, me and the car are both fine. Still, I feel like I was pretty lucky that I was in a place where no brakes just meant a little off track detour and a messy car.
Just want everyone to know, its a good idea to get rid of the stock lines, especially if you track the car. Also would be interested to know if anyone else has seen this problem?
Pat
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