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Stainless Braided Brake Lines - Worth it??

Started by MiWiAu, December 04, 2016, 06:59:28 PM

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lamrith

'13 Sho PP, SCT x4, AJP 92-Octane rev6 (14psi&20spark) NGK 6510, 3Bar, K&N CAI, PPE Catted DP, Dynomax Axleback, 20*9.5 Voxx Lago w/ 275/40-20 GMAX AS-05.

FoMoCoSHO

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Quote from: irondoor19 on April 19, 2017, 03:56:53 PM
put Goodridge SS on the 2011 & the 2010, Yes you can Feel the Difference

Absolutely worth the Money, if you can find the Pre-made kit, Even better,
Plus THMotorsports had a Christmas Sale they were 60% OFF.....

Very Easy to Install the Pre-made Kit, Fit like they were supposed to, NOW

if you can find them for your ride....

https://thmotorsports.com/brakes/p-10028.aspx?utm_source=ExpressPigeon&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Corsa+and+Volant+Rebate

Wow, you learn something New every Day,
Thanks for that, And I lOV (and hate) this site,
hate it because it make me want to Upgrade everything...HA HA
I just ordered a set of Goodridge from these guys, they were the cheapest i was able to find.

$126 shipped for all 4

firewater88

Quote from: irondoor19 on April 19, 2017, 03:56:53 PM
put Goodridge SS on the 2011 & the 2010, Yes you can Feel the Difference

Absolutely worth the Money, if you can find the Pre-made kit, Even better,
Plus THMotorsports had a Christmas Sale they were 60% OFF.....

Very Easy to Install the Pre-made Kit, Fit like they were supposed to, NOW

if you can find them for your ride....

https://thmotorsports.com/brakes/p-10028.aspx?utm_source=ExpressPigeon&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Corsa+and+Volant+Rebate

Wow, you learn something New every Day,
Thanks for that, And I lOV (and hate) this site,
hate it because it make me want to Upgrade everything...HA HA

I put these on my 2011 Flex when I did the HD brake upgrade recently. I also bought them from THMotorsports. Shipping was delayed and was told it was a manufacturing issue, apparently got it resolved... Install was easy and straight forward.
2011 Flex Titanium EB
Retired- 1992 SHO

MiWiAu

Bleh... according to Tasca the XSport and SHO use the same front flex lines, but the rears are different. I can have Brakequip custom DOT lines made locally, but I was roughly quoted $50-60 per line. I'll have to chew on it. Baby on the way, so all expenses are getting extra scrutiny...


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2013 XSport

Half-Fast

Quote from: MiWiAu on April 21, 2017, 04:23:12 PM
Baby on the way, so all expenses are getting extra scrutiny
You're done. Trade the car in on a base mode focus, used.
2014 SHO PP Deep Impact Blue.  All stock...

MiWiAu

Quote from: Half-Fast on April 21, 2017, 05:29:20 PM
Quote from: MiWiAu on April 21, 2017, 04:23:12 PM
Baby on the way, so all expenses are getting extra scrutiny
You're done. Trade the car in on a base mode focus, used.

Haha. I knocked her up literally 2 weeks after pulling the trigger on the XSport. Turrible timing. Just turrible. :P


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2013 XSport

derfdog15

Quote from: MiWiAu on April 21, 2017, 05:40:08 PM
Quote from: Half-Fast on April 21, 2017, 05:29:20 PM
Quote from: MiWiAu on April 21, 2017, 04:23:12 PM
Baby on the way, so all expenses are getting extra scrutiny
You're done. Trade the car in on a base mode focus, used.

Haha. I knocked her up literally 2 weeks after pulling the trigger on the XSport. Turrible timing. Just turrible. :P


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Please tell us it was in the backseat of the XSport :D
2015 Tuxedo Black SHO PP -(SAE corrected): 369.4/451.4 - Gone to the automotive graveyard but not forgotten

2016 F150 FX4 Sport - 3.5L V6 Ecoboost - Stock for now

2003 Redfire V6 Mustang - Building to be an 11 second car

MiWiAu

Quote from: derfdog15 on April 24, 2017, 02:50:20 PM
Quote from: MiWiAu on April 21, 2017, 05:40:08 PM
Quote from: Half-Fast on April 21, 2017, 05:29:20 PM
Quote from: MiWiAu on April 21, 2017, 04:23:12 PM
Baby on the way, so all expenses are getting extra scrutiny
You're done. Trade the car in on a base mode focus, used.

Haha. I knocked her up literally 2 weeks after pulling the trigger on the XSport. Turrible timing. Just turrible. :P


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Please tell us it was in the backseat of the XSport :D

Haha. Not this little guy. Maybe the next one. LOL.


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2013 XSport

SHOdded

Here we are, trying to reduce knock, get more timing advance, and here you are ...
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

ncole

Quote from: MiWiAu on April 21, 2017, 04:23:12 PM
Bleh... according to Tasca the XSport and SHO use the same front flex lines, but the rears are different. I can have Brakequip custom DOT lines made locally, but I was roughly quoted $50-60 per line. I'll have to chew on it. Baby on the way, so all expenses are getting extra scrutiny...


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And I can tell you from prior OE manufacturing engineer experience, Brakequip fittings are junk.  I hated making brake assemblies with them, and that quote is a bit extreme.  You are looking at less than $15 in material I would guess and about two minutes to crimp and test.
2011 black on black SHO.  MDesign CAI, Livernois 93 Stage 4 Plus X RACE 3BAR (running some E85 in to boost octane), 160° Thermostat, Livernois gapped plugs, 3 bar MAP

MiWiAu

Quote from: ncole on April 25, 2017, 09:36:40 AM
Quote from: MiWiAu on April 21, 2017, 04:23:12 PM
Bleh... according to Tasca the XSport and SHO use the same front flex lines, but the rears are different. I can have Brakequip custom DOT lines made locally, but I was roughly quoted $50-60 per line. I'll have to chew on it. Baby on the way, so all expenses are getting extra scrutiny...


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And I can tell you from prior OE manufacturing engineer experience, Brakequip fittings are junk.  I hated making brake assemblies with them, and that quote is a bit extreme.  You are looking at less than $15 in material I would guess and about two minutes to crimp and test.

Thanks for the heads up. I'll seek out alternatives. Do you have any recommendations for a custom line maker with reasonable costs?


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2013 XSport

ncole

Quote from: MiWiAu on April 25, 2017, 09:47:38 AM
Quote from: ncole on April 25, 2017, 09:36:40 AM
Quote from: MiWiAu on April 21, 2017, 04:23:12 PM
Bleh... according to Tasca the XSport and SHO use the same front flex lines, but the rears are different. I can have Brakequip custom DOT lines made locally, but I was roughly quoted $50-60 per line. I'll have to chew on it. Baby on the way, so all expenses are getting extra scrutiny...


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And I can tell you from prior OE manufacturing engineer experience, Brakequip fittings are junk.  I hated making brake assemblies with them, and that quote is a bit extreme.  You are looking at less than $15 in material I would guess and about two minutes to crimp and test.

Thanks for the heads up. I'll seek out alternatives. Do you have any recommendations for a custom line maker with reasonable costs?


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Unfortunately, no.  If I still worked there, I could build some lines by getting some info on sizes for pretty cheap with Brakequip parts.  They have a huge library, but use cheap sourced low quality Chinese parts. My point was more that the price was way out of line for what you are getting. I wouldn't say you are risking losing brakes, if they test good I would trust them. Many small shops have a crimper and tester in one that is branded Brakequip and it is for making one off hoses.  You buy a little stock of common fittings, and downtime is greatly reduced, that is where Brakequip makes sense.  Now, looking at the Goodridge kit that is engineered specifically for this application, I can see justifying the price.  I can tell in pictures alone that the fittings are better quality too.
2011 black on black SHO.  MDesign CAI, Livernois 93 Stage 4 Plus X RACE 3BAR (running some E85 in to boost octane), 160° Thermostat, Livernois gapped plugs, 3 bar MAP

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