hawkshil

I have a 95 c4 and im looking to replace my rubber brake lines with stainless steel lines but with so many options what has worked for you guys and what would you suggest.

pianoguy

I got Earl's for my '96 - they were easy to install and fit perfectly. I also put in some SpeedBleeders while I was at it.

BlackHarleyMan

I used Goodridge on my 91 and probably going that route on my 96, perfect fit and I did it in conjunction with the C5 upgrade in the front!

R/Noland

P.S. Performance Peddler has a good price on the set's also!

Bad Karma

Bought a set of Earl's last week, they should show up Monday.

RandyJ75

This is what I used, work great, get some Hawk HPS pads and some slotted rotors, and don't forget to change out the brake fluid.

Randy

Nathan Plemons

Goodridge here. The fit is fine, I've been using them for years. Make sure you have a set of metric flair nut wrenches!

Mr Mojo

Goodridge here also from Tire Rack.

hangonsnoopy

That was the first thing I changed on my vette when Ifist purchaed it new.

janarvae

Earls here. I've had them for about a month and haven't had time to install them. The quality though looks good, but some forum members advise buying copper washers from Ecklers or somewhere else to replace the washers that come with the kit.

Don't even try to change them without flare/line wrenches. I bought 9 or 10 for $35.00 when Sears was having a sale on them recently. Get the Craftsman, not Champion.

c4cruiser

Don't get the Russell lines. They tend to be too short and don't appear to be as well made as either the Earl's or Goodridge lines.

Same goes with the Russell bleeders. The material on the threads don't last. If you get Speed Bleeders, I would recommend getting the kit that has the small bottle of thread sealant. Eventually the thread sealant wears out and this kit has enough to replace the sealant a couiple of times.

Make sure to get copper crush washers to use in place of the aluminum ones that come with the lines. Any auto parts stores should have them.

rickneworleansla

janarvae

Yea, I bought those same ones - Earl's Hyperfirm. However, I guess the newer ones come without springs. I also got the GENUINE SpeedBleeders and they're awesome.

hawkshil

Thanks for the information!! I went and bought myself some of earls hyperfirm lines

NC94Vette

And some good vice-grips in case the wrenches don't work!

jaa1992

I didn't like the goodridge lines. It was too easy to put them on wrong and they didn't quite fit right on my 92. Bought a set of earls and I love em. They are labeled for each line and the block that connects up to the caliper is almost exactly like the block on the stock line.

Line wrenches are a must!

ZD1

Same here and it was a great improvement to the brakes. Also SCCA legal for 91 and earlier for stock class.