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Old 04-28-2010, 06:45 PM
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Ok heres the deal. a few of my Subie friends are running Stainless Steel Braided Brake lines on their WRXs and STi's. I was told that it helps improve the stock braking a little better. I recently put Cross drilled slotted rotors and ceramic pads on my Z and im now looking into upgrading my brake lines. Anyone on here run Stainless Brake lines? If so, what brand are you running and how hard are they to replace? Where did you get them at, and how much do they usually go for? I did some research and i came up with tons of results, so this is why im asking this. Any info would be greatly appreciated
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I ran Agency power, they were great. Perfect fitment, everything. I've also installed stoptech lines and they were fine. Just pic a set and get them, for street use IMO they are all the same.
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
I ran Agency power, they were great. Perfect fitment, everything. I've also installed stoptech lines and they were fine. Just pic a set and get them, for street use IMO they are all the same.
yea thats what i heard too. I found the Goodrich set on sale, i think im gonna go with them. How much of a pain in the *** were they to install? How long did it take as well? i never changed lines before. i know you have to bleed the brakes.
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2 hour job max, and the pressure bleeder from Z1 will make it a 1 hour job. Prob less than 40 minutes for me.
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
2 hour job max, and the pressure bleeder from Z1 will make it a 1 hour job. Prob less than 40 minutes for me.
i looked for the pressue bleeder and couldnt find it. do you have the link by any chance?
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Originally Posted by Coehsp350Z
i looked for the pressue bleeder and couldnt find it. do you have the link by any chance?
it's the Motive power bleeder that you need to look for. Makes bleeding the brakes super easy.

As for the lines, they are all pretty much the same. I'm running the stoptech lines and have had no problems with them.
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They are world of difference... http://www.hopupracing.com/agpobrli.html
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http://www.z1auto.com/prodmore.asp?m...ng&prodid=2741

http://www.z1auto.com/prodmore.asp?m...ing&prodid=341 and get your lines from them too.

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thanx alot guys, now i just gotta get the money and these will be ordered
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Might be a dumb question and I think the answer is no, but does the 350 nismo come equipped with ss brake lines? Don't want to spend money on something that I possibly already have..
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Originally Posted by NismoTreeFittyZ
Might be a dumb question and I think the answer is no, but does the 350 nismo come equipped with ss brake lines? Don't want to spend money on something that I possibly already have..
i think they come with standard rubber OEM lines..you can check really quick my turning your front wheels to full lock on one side and look at the line going to the top of the caliper.. black and soft? then its rubber.
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Originally Posted by Chebosto
i think they come with standard rubber OEM lines..you can check really quick my turning your front wheels to full lock on one side and look at the line going to the top of the caliper.. black and soft? then its rubber.
Ok thx. Ill stop being lazy and just look.
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I have the Stoptech on my Z, and just installed a set of Goodridge lines on a 370Z. Can't go wrong either way, really. And yes, it will improve the feel of the brakes substantially.
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