I am rebuilding my brembos this season and installing new brake lines while at it. I have read horror stories about SS brake lines failing at the track in the past, with that in mind I'm hoping to see what ppls personal experiences are here with SS brake lines, particularly when used on track.

Are there any preferred brands or brands that are well tested that you folks are aware of? And before you say stoptech, sadly that's the brand that usually comes up quickest when you do a quick google search of "stainless steel brake line failure"

Thoughts? Recommendations?

 

I'm impressed with my South Bend ss lines. Got the Akebono brakes and don't know if any issues with threads/connecting SB to Brembo, etc.

 

I run the SS lines that CZP sells with the Akebono kit. No issues for 2 years now, Motul 600 RBF and EBC Blue pads.

 

I've had the StopTech's for a few years with the Brembo's, no problems, but correct routing of any of these aftermarket lines is ciritcal to safety.

 

i installed technafit when i changed up to the Brembos. have about 20k on them over a 5-6 year period, noticed the plastic shielding has yellowed out and cracked in a few places exposing the steel braid. The brackets used to connect to body chewed away at the plastic shielding, not a nice design, but browsing online right now, i noticed they are using a new design. Ill post a pic later when i continue the whiteline essentials install.

 

Z1 sells lines that include the stock mounting blocks. There is no way for the mounting to rub on the lines.

https://www.z1motorsports.com/z1-pro...es-p-5200.html

 

I just installed these for my first HPDE 2 weeks ago. The installation was simple. The issue came with bleeding the brakes. When changing lines, you need to bleed both bleeders on the calipers.... Inner first, then outer (brembo). I used consult II to initiate the abs solenoid a as well. Drove around for a day and did it again. I also used a power bleeder in addition to having someone pump the brakes. I used Castrol SRF racing fluid... Supports up to 600F

-NT

 

The MOST important thing to do when replacing brake lines (and/or calipers) is to cap off the brake fittings at the chassis connection while you're working, to avoid draining the system. The rubber caps from most bleeder screws will work fine. If you get air in the ABS system, you'll likely never get it out, but if you cap the lines, bleeding will be quick and painless. When I installed my StopTech lines and Brembo's I just cracked the bleeders and let the system gravity bleed until I saw fluid in the calipers (watch the fluid level in the reservoir), and then finished with the Motive pressure bleeder. Only used about a 1/2 liter of fluid to get all the air out and a nice, solid pedal.

 

My wilwood lines are fine after 8+ years, including maybe 200 miles of autox, but I think they use SAE sizing at caliper, and I don't know if they make OEM size replacements...