rpg51

Just out of curiosity, what do you have in mind? This is going to cost about $125.

Singh_snisen

^Lol. On an s2000 how about the light bulbs?

Car Analogy

Your OP was about maintenance. The benefit of SS lines was more of a side benefit. So with $125 to spend, I would focus on other maintenance items.

The thread for new owners details what you should focus on. Many of these things are free or low cost if you diy.

Torque axle nuts. Valve adjustment. check torque of spaek plugs, the cam gear bolt. Change all fluids, including brake and clutch.adjust clutch rod. Clean maf. The list goes on...

As for mods for $125, I would do the UK mod. Also add a 3" cold air hose to stock airbox (from fender opening). These aural only mods will make the car sound like it should have from the factory. Will increase daily enjoyment of driving the car, yet still allow you to enjoy driving it daily...

rpg51

Probably good advice. I have either done, or plan to do, all those things you mention this spring. Most of them are done. I'm not interested in aural only mods. Call me crazy but I think the stock stuff sounds just fine.

My only reason for considering addressing these brake lines is because it could be a safety issue and they are 15 years old. If, as some seem to be saying, the age of the rubber lines is not a concern then I may rethink it. As I said, they look great and they perform perfectly fine now. I wouldn't change them out for stainless unless they should be replaced anyway because of their age in which event yes, I will probably put stainless on because they don't cost any more than OEM rubber. I guess I'm somewhat surprised that the years don't take a toll on these rubber parts even on a low mileage car.

flanders

I don't think you can tell for sure if they lines are bad just by looking at them.
Check this link out https://robrobinette.com/cale_accident_report.htm

rpg51

Yea, I have to say my gut feeling is that $100 to replace 15 year old brake lines just seems like the thing to do. I'm going back and forth. But, what is the down side anyway? Lose $100?

Hfreak

$100 for piece of mind and an upgrade, there should be no thinking required.

I have Stoptech SS lines and the brakes on my MY03 feel a little better than the original lines, and much more firm compared to my MY06.

HarryD

If you do this, can you slice them open so we can examine the condition of the insides?

Wonder if there's any corrosion. Mine are 15 years old as well and I'm curious what brake fluid does to teflon lining over such a long period of time...

Dead Serious

Change the clutch fluid or the master will start leaking.

LeonV

Precisely why I run OEM rubber lines on my street/track S2k.