Hi Izso,
appreciate the insight.
the reason for me to opt for the steel braided hoses is because my brakes are biting very well only during the first few minutes when I move my car after a cold start and then after upon heating up, the brakes aren't biting much or well
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lol !
I wouldn't use cable ties ever on the hoses
without test driving the car, i cant say what exactly wrong.
however since u said its for a 97 satria then u might want to inspect the whole braking system esp for leaks.
if your hose swell,it should be spongy everytime,hot just when hot.
if u havent change the brake fluid for a very long time,u might want to do that as its an old car.
use reputable brand's fluid.Original Bosch DOT 4 is one good example of affordable good fluid.Not sure if its available in DOT 3 form.
if its for normal driving then standard hose is enough.
Stock hose will go for less than rm100 for all corner.
if your rear is on drum brakes then adjust the brake shoe properly.is does help braking a bit.