stoptech stainless brake lines
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stoptech stainless brake lines
Hi all,
has anyone used the stoptech stainless steel brake lines? i found a set on ebay clicky.
my cars done high km's so im looking to change the stock lines for peace of mind and improved brake feel.
any other recommendations?
thanks
John
has anyone used the stoptech stainless steel brake lines? i found a set on ebay clicky.
my cars done high km's so im looking to change the stock lines for peace of mind and improved brake feel.
any other recommendations?
thanks
John
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I have a set on my car. All else being the same, I would suggest just retaining the OEM brake hoses.
In particular, I would, under no circumstances, put used aftermarket brake hoses on the car. I assume by looking at the ad that these are not used, but I didn't see where it said that explicitly.
In particular, I would, under no circumstances, put used aftermarket brake hoses on the car. I assume by looking at the ad that these are not used, but I didn't see where it said that explicitly.
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Originally Posted by jaeyon00,May 18 2009, 07:09 PM
oh wow oem uses stainless braided lines?
But it's your money, your risks, and your decision.
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Originally Posted by mikegarrison,May 18 2009, 06:13 PM
No one said that. The OEM hoses are not the same compliant rubber that used to be used back in the 60s, though. I've used these Stoptech hoses on my own car, and IMO there was absolutely no benefit to switching to them. There are, however, a number of risks. And it costs money you don't need to spend.
But it's your money, your risks, and your decision.
But it's your money, your risks, and your decision.
guess the s2000 brake feel is already pretty good, reason i asked to change was because when i had braided lines on my wrx it made a huge difference in brake feel.
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Probably best to just check with your local suppliers. Prices for me are not likely to be the same.
I don't know that I would bother changing at all, unless I had some evidence that it was necessary. But if you want to, I would seriously consider just going with another set of the OEMs. There isn't really any performance benefit, and the OEMs are going to be a lot more reliable and likely safer than any aftermarket solution. Lots more testing, and they are engineered to be maintenance-free for the life of the car with owners who never inspect anything. The SS hoses require a lot more inspection and are not as rugged.
I don't know that I would bother changing at all, unless I had some evidence that it was necessary. But if you want to, I would seriously consider just going with another set of the OEMs. There isn't really any performance benefit, and the OEMs are going to be a lot more reliable and likely safer than any aftermarket solution. Lots more testing, and they are engineered to be maintenance-free for the life of the car with owners who never inspect anything. The SS hoses require a lot more inspection and are not as rugged.
