Does the Brake Hose Set for GE8 fit a Fit with rear drum brakes?

Spoon states that the rear hoses in the Brake Hose Set for GE8 are made for rear disc brakes, and it registers the RS grades of the GE8. A car with rear drums uses a different rear brake arrangement, so owners should confirm the rear brake type with BA before ordering.

Which GE8 models does Spoon list?

Spoon registers the GE8 Fit RS from October 2007, the 1.5RS from October 2010 and the RS Highway Edition, with the five-speed or six-speed manual or the CVT. Go Tuning sells the set for 2009 to 2014 model year cars, the years the GE8 Fit was sold in the US.

Will a small car like the Fit really feel the difference?

Yes. A light car needs little line pressure to stop, so a small amount of hose expansion takes up a large share of the pedal travel. Removing that expansion with low-expansion Teflon lines makes the pedal noticeably firmer, which owners feel most at autocross events or on short circuits.

Do the hoses come with new washers?

Spoon does not list the contents of the set beyond the hoses themselves. Banjo fittings are normally sealed with new crush washers on every installation, so plan to have the correct washers on hand, or let the installing shop supply them along with fresh brake fluid.

Can I fit the set with the Spoon Twin-Block calipers?

Yes. Spoon registers its Twin-Block caliper set for the GE8, and the hose set carries no caliper restriction. Installing the calipers, the required larger rotor and inner spacer set, and the braided hoses in one visit means the brake system is opened and bled only once.

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Spoon Sports Brake Hose Set for GE8 Honda Fit

The Spoon Sports Brake Hose Set for GE8 Fit replaces the rubber brake hoses of the second-generation Fit with low-expansion No. 3 Teflon tube inside a stainless steel mesh cover, finished with high-strength steel fittings. Spoon registers it for the JDM Fit RS from October 2007, the 1.5RS from October 2010 and the RS Highway Edition, with five-speed, six-speed and CVT gearboxes. One detail decides fitment: Spoon states that the rear hoses are made for disc rear brakes, so the set belongs on a GE8 with discs at all four corners. The GE8 is a small, light car, and owners who take it to autocross or short circuits on better pads and tires tend to outgrow the feel of the factory rubber lines. Braided lines answer that cheaply and permanently. Go Tuning sells the set for 2009 to 2014 model years. Pair it with fresh fluid; on a Fit used as a city car, it is a refinement rather than a need.

Features

Low-expansion No. 3 Teflon inner tube
Stainless steel mesh protection
High-strength steel fittings
Rear hoses made for rear disc brakes
Fits manual and CVT cars

Applications

Honda Fit: GE8 | 2007-2013 | 1.5L L15A

Notes

The rear hoses of the Brake Hose Set for GE8 are made for cars with rear disc brakes; a GE8 with rear drum brakes should be confirmed with BA before ordering
Spoon registers the RS, 1.5RS and RS Highway Edition grades
Brake fluid is not included; bleed the system after fitting

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Brake Hose Set for GE8 fit a Fit with rear drum brakes? Spoon states that the rear hoses in the Brake Hose Set for GE8 are made for rear disc brakes, and it registers the RS grades of the GE8. A car with rear drums uses a different rear brake arrangement, so owners should confirm the rear brake type with BA before ordering.
Which GE8 models does Spoon list? Spoon registers the GE8 Fit RS from October 2007, the 1.5RS from October 2010 and the RS Highway Edition, with the five-speed or six-speed manual or the CVT. Go Tuning sells the set for 2009 to 2014 model year cars, the years the GE8 Fit was sold in the US.
Will a small car like the Fit really feel the difference? Yes. A light car needs little line pressure to stop, so a small amount of hose expansion takes up a large share of the pedal travel. Removing that expansion with low-expansion Teflon lines makes the pedal noticeably firmer, which owners feel most at autocross events or on short circuits.
Do the hoses come with new washers? Spoon does not list the contents of the set beyond the hoses themselves. Banjo fittings are normally sealed with new crush washers on every installation, so plan to have the correct washers on hand, or let the installing shop supply them along with fresh brake fluid.
Can I fit the set with the Spoon Twin-Block calipers? Yes. Spoon registers its Twin-Block caliper set for the GE8, and the hose set carries no caliper restriction. Installing the calipers, the required larger rotor and inner spacer set, and the braided hoses in one visit means the brake system is opened and bled only once.

About Spoon Sports

Spoon Sports was founded in 1988 in Suginami, Tokyo, by Tatsuru Ichishima, a former Honda race car tester and driver, with backing from Honda and Mugen. The company has raced Hondas from its first season, when Ichishima’s own Civic became the first Civic to enter the Japan Touring Car Championship, and its Type One workshop, opened in 2001, services and tunes the cars its parts are developed on. Spoon builds engine, drivetrain, exhaust, chassis and aero parts for Honda models and proves them on circuits and in endurance racing, including the 25 Hours of Thunderhill.

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