Stainless Steel Brake lines
03-20-2012, 01:31 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Stainless Steel Brake lines
After 4 years of ownership, I'm feeling nervous enough that I've decided to make the jump to some SS brake lines.
My only requirements are that the brake lines have an outer coating (to prevent chafing against the SS braid) and that they be proven on other cars. I'm leery of getting an off-brand for such a key performance and more importantly, safety item.
I've looked at the GT Motoring lines, and the price makes me wary. On paper, they are fine, but they are FAR cheaper than anything else on the market.
$110 - GT Motoring
$175 - Stoptech
$300+ - JDM brands (J's, Endless, etc.)
What lines do you guys use, and how often do you replace them? I'm currently leaning toward a tried-and-proven JDM set of lines. J's, purely because they are the least expensive and GoTuning is a 15 minute drive away for me.
Thank you guys for your feedback!
My only requirements are that the brake lines have an outer coating (to prevent chafing against the SS braid) and that they be proven on other cars. I'm leery of getting an off-brand for such a key performance and more importantly, safety item.
I've looked at the GT Motoring lines, and the price makes me wary. On paper, they are fine, but they are FAR cheaper than anything else on the market.
$110 - GT Motoring
$175 - Stoptech
$300+ - JDM brands (J's, Endless, etc.)
What lines do you guys use, and how often do you replace them? I'm currently leaning toward a tried-and-proven JDM set of lines. J's, purely because they are the least expensive and GoTuning is a 15 minute drive away for me.
Thank you guys for your feedback!
03-20-2012, 01:36 PM
#2
Moderator
I ran Gt Motoring on my last car. Only did a couple track days. I thought they were a nice kit.
I really don't think there is a big difference between different brands. Probably paying extra for the name.
What about goodrich? They are very widely used.
I really don't think there is a big difference between different brands. Probably paying extra for the name.
What about goodrich? They are very widely used.
03-20-2012, 01:40 PM
#3
Thread Starter
The BFG lines lack an outer coating, AFAIK. I've heard some bad things about them as well, but then a lot of BIG brands use BFG lines. This is precisely why I made this thread; I value R&C feedback far more than UTH and Mods.
03-20-2012, 01:46 PM
#4
Moderator
BFG lines?
03-20-2012, 01:59 PM
#6
Moderator
Honestly, a brake line is a brake line imo. I have used Goodrich, and GT Motoring. I believe both GT Motoring and SOS use their own lines on their shop track cars
Some of the World Challenge teams I worked for made their own lines. Easy to do with the right tools.
No need to spend $400 dollars for a JDM brand.
Install the lines, and check them every time you are working on the brakes. A $100 dollar line is just as susceptible to failure as J's line if it rubs, or is used wrong (letting the caliper hang by the brake line
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I think I remember another thread similar to this and some people just bought the $100 lines and changed them out once a year for piece of mind.
Some of the World Challenge teams I worked for made their own lines. Easy to do with the right tools.
No need to spend $400 dollars for a JDM brand.
Install the lines, and check them every time you are working on the brakes. A $100 dollar line is just as susceptible to failure as J's line if it rubs, or is used wrong (letting the caliper hang by the brake line
)I think I remember another thread similar to this and some people just bought the $100 lines and changed them out once a year for piece of mind.
03-20-2012, 02:26 PM
#7
I'm running GTMotoring SS brakeline as a replacement for my 2001 S2000. I inspected the OEM brakeline and noticed some cracks. These SS have an outer coating, look like quality built and affordable for an upgrade.
I've tracked with SS and did not observe any increase in brake performance. However, for a peace of mind it was worth the money.
I've tracked with SS and did not observe any increase in brake performance. However, for a peace of mind it was worth the money.
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03-20-2012, 03:30 PM
#8
I ran the Stoptech lines on my STI, and I am now running Stoptech lines on my S2000. I have no complaints, and they have the nylon or whatever plastic outer coating so you don't get a bunch of dirt and grim bedding into the braiding. I'm on something like 12-14 track days and 3-4 auto-x days now.
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03-20-2012, 05:36 PM
#10
Former Moderator
Endless lines on my car now and I like how the outer sheathing is sealed or covered at each end unlike most other lines.
I use to run Galfer lines on the bike and I think they might be making lines for our car soon or they already do? I always liked their quality.
It annoys me how some manufacturers can't run the sheathing to the very ends and seal it off or cover it, you're better off not having it at all in that case.
I use to run Galfer lines on the bike and I think they might be making lines for our car soon or they already do? I always liked their quality.
It annoys me how some manufacturers can't run the sheathing to the very ends and seal it off or cover it, you're better off not having it at all in that case.