By Jenni Wirtz | 16 October, 2025
First Line Ltd. continues to strengthen its position as a market leader in the braking category, with ongoing investment in its comprehensive range of Brake Hoses.
All Brake Hoses in the First Line and Borg & Beck ranges are produced using high-quality hose materials that meet the SAE J1401 trade standard, ensuring consistent, reliable performance and safety. All First Line and Borg & Beck hoses are fully pressure tested for leaks upon manufacturing.
The range covers an exceptional spectrum of vehicles, from older legacy models through to the latest electric vehicles, providing distributors and garages with trusted, high-quality solutions across the UK car parc.
Kelvin Olds, Product Manager at First Line Ltd., commented: “Our Brake Hose range is one of the most extensive available to the aftermarket, offering over 2,400 live part numbers and coverage for more than 92% of vehicles on UK roads. We’re proud to maintain such breadth while ensuring every part meets rigorous quality and performance standards.”
Continuous Development and Innovation
First Line’s product team remains committed to ongoing range development, with regular new-to-range releases and gap-filling initiatives designed to keep the offering fully up to date with vehicle evolution and market demand.
The company has also recently introduced a new ‘unbent coil type’ hose for selected Renault applications, BBH8328B, which offers technicians increased flexibility when fitting.
“Pre-bent hoses can sometimes be challenging to install in confined spaces,” explains Olds. “Our new unbent coil versions allow customers to reposition and reroute the hose more easily, improving both fitment and practicality. They’re also simpler to store and transport thanks to their compact, coiled design.”
Data Integration and Easy Access
To ensure accurate identification and seamless ordering, full product data is supplied to TecDoc, MAM, and First Line’s WebCat online catalogue on a regular basis. This ensures distributors and technicians always have access to the most up-to-date information and part references.
Olds added: “As we continue to expand the range, our focus remains on quality, coverage and convenience. Every update – whether it’s a new reference or an innovation like our unbent coil design – is made with our customers in mind.”
For more information on First Line’s range and product groups please visit: www.firstlineltd.com. To see what vehicles are covered by First Line and Borg & Beck product ranges, please visit the online catalogue at https://webcat.firstline.co.uk/Home.