Sgt Skidmark

So I plan to hit the gingerman 3 or 4 times this year.

I was planning on keep the stock calipers but upgrading the lines and pads.

Anyone have good or bad experience with a set of lines ?

I tried looking in the "Under the Hood" section for a brake line how to (bleeding also) but cold n't find squat.

sohchatch

i had goodridge or goodrich lines on my itr powered ek hatch with itr brakes. it was a huge difference, the pedal felt great. definately worth the 100 bux

Dezoris

All the brake lines do is help keep pedal feel consistant. That however is more dependant on having brake fluid that will hold up to heat.

Bleeding is easy, I just bought this


It was cheap here with free shipping.
This helps big time with bleeds, and you are not forcing too much pressure through the system with it.
http://www.apexperformance.net/cartgenie/p...sp?pid=46&cid=8

If you chance your lines with you will need a 10mm flare nut wrench for brake lines, and a 8mm standard wrench for the bleeder valve.

You but that bleeder tool on the fluid res, fill the bottle up with your brake fluid, pump it up until the pressure reads 15-18PSI and open the bleeder screws on the wheel farthest away from the brake master cyl. and work your way close.

If you have never done it get someone to help you the first time.

ruexp67

More confusion to add:

Check out "speed bleeders" too. They replace the bleed screws and have a check valve built into them that prevents air from getting back into the system. Very handy when working by yourself.

Luder94

I read Dezoris's reply and only processed the following:

I interpretted the following:

"I just bought this nifty tool to help make bleeding brakes super easy. Anyone that needs help doing this, just let me know, I'll be willing to help out. You bring the brake fluid."

So Mark, sign me up!

Sgt Skidmark

Thanks for the info. I figure this is one aspect of home maintenance that would pay off dividends. Having is done by the 'professionals' is pretty expensive, and since I am the cheapest man on the planet.....blah blah blah.

Dezoris

Shit dude you got me, it was pretty much voluneering myself, thats why you never post advice in the local forums.

Dezoris

Plus most shops don't give a shit about your car, they will generally try to do the work as fast as possible and leave air in the system.

Or splatter brake fluid on your paint job and you'll ask why your clear coat is faded by the fender and they will tell you, it was like that before that you need to use wax on your car.

Jonesy

What is a good Brake Fluid?

Dezoris

I don't believe in spending over 10$ for a bottle of hydro fluid.

I use valvoline DOT3/4 synthetic.

Its cheap and has a good heat range won't brake the bank.

If you plan on doing some heavy duty track days maybe guys like Harry can give you a better fluid.