Recommended SS brake lines?
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Recommended SS brake lines?
I have a 94 LT1 that is strictly a street driver. Before I do an upgrade from the standard (non-J55) brakes, I want to put stainless steel brake lines on and see how much that helps. I've seen different sets (with different prices) in Ecklers, Jegs, Corvette Central, etc. As long as price is reasonable, I don't care if one source is $10-20 more than another... I want to know what's the best quality/fit/ease of installation etc. Help please... I know there's a ton of good experience on this forum.
Also... I'll put speed bleeders on at the same time... Ecklers? Russell? What's best?
Thanks for everybody's help.
Also... I'll put speed bleeders on at the same time... Ecklers? Russell? What's best?
Thanks for everybody's help.
Le Mans Master
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I used Goodridge on my Admiral '94. They fit perfect and worked great. I ran them for a couple of years, and they were still on the car when I sold it.
I recently ordered another set for my current '94. I got them from VB&P for ~$100.
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Edit.... Goodridge... that's the name I was looking for.... losing my memory in my old age.
I recently ordered another set for my current '94. I got them from VB&P for ~$100.
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Edit.... Goodridge... that's the name I was looking for.... losing my memory in my old age.
Last edited by ZBRA; Nov 22, 2006 at 10:04 AM.
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Stoptech makes a nice set, that I believe is teflon coated to prevent getting into the lines and causing premature erosion.
For speedbleeders, get speedbleeder.com brand. The original.
Also, I prefer new copper crush washers to the Aluminium ones some kits come with (earls). So get some of those too...
For speedbleeders, get speedbleeder.com brand. The original.
Also, I prefer new copper crush washers to the Aluminium ones some kits come with (earls). So get some of those too...
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Stainless braided lines are not necessarily an upgrade...
...but aside from that, Goodridge and Earl's get good reviews. Russell doesn't. I have the Earl's on mine, but I had to since it was a custom setup.
The bolt on Earls kit for C4s is about $90 from Summit.
...but aside from that, Goodridge and Earl's get good reviews. Russell doesn't. I have the Earl's on mine, but I had to since it was a custom setup.
The bolt on Earls kit for C4s is about $90 from Summit.
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I have Earl's on my 87 for autocross and track day use. I have not read a lot of positive things about the Russell product and one thing that I recall is that Russell lines are shorter than the other SS lines.
Lots of folks seem to like the Goodridge lines. Tire Rack carries them.
I aslo used new copper crushwashers instead of the aluminum ones. And definietly get the original SpeedBleeders When you order them from their website, they also have a neat bleeding kit that has a plastic hose and a catrch bag. Works great at the track.
They also sell new sealing compound in a small bottle. After 10-12 bleed processes, they recommend removing the old sealant and applying new. The little bottle is pricey, but you get enough for 4 applications per screw set.
Lots of folks seem to like the Goodridge lines. Tire Rack carries them.
I aslo used new copper crushwashers instead of the aluminum ones. And definietly get the original SpeedBleeders
When you order them from their website, they also have a neat bleeding kit that has a plastic hose and a catrch bag. Works great at the track. They also sell new sealing compound in a small bottle. After 10-12 bleed processes, they recommend removing the old sealant and applying new. The little bottle is pricey, but you get enough for 4 applications per screw set.
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Originally Posted by JrRifleCoach
I used Earl's for the lines and bleeders.
Work fine. No Problems.......
Work fine. No Problems.......
Another satisfied Earls customer, I got mine from Summit Racing (they recently opened a local showroom).I originally purchased goodrich (sp) lines. Had two problems, one leaked upon installing it, second one the line was routed incorrectly and rubbed on the tire. I didn't like them because they were difficult to figure out good routing and installation.
The Earls were marked for which wheel they went to and had a similar block connection like the stock lines.
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I bought the speedbleeders and Earls SS lines on the recomendations here a few weeks ago. I also have new slotted and cross-drilled rotors and hawk hps pads going on. I will finally be installing them this weekend. Can anyone post the process for installing this stuff and bleeding the brakes? I'll take pictures and do a full write-up after I'm done. Maybe it will help you out some. I have the article from the tech section to start with and my FSM. I've changed pads before just never bled the brakes.
Thanks
Thanks
Last edited by rickneworleansla; Nov 22, 2006 at 02:20 PM.
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Originally Posted by c4cruiser
I have Earl's on my 87 for autocross and track day use. I have not read a lot of positive things about the Russell product and one thing that I recall is that Russell lines are shorter than the other SS lines.
Lots of folks seem to like the Goodridge lines. Tire Rack carries them.
I aslo used new copper crushwashers instead of the aluminum ones. And definietly get the original SpeedBleeders When you order them from their website, they also have a neat bleeding kit that has a plastic hose and a catrch bag. Works great at the track.
Lots of folks seem to like the Goodridge lines. Tire Rack carries them.
I aslo used new copper crushwashers instead of the aluminum ones. And definietly get the original SpeedBleeders
When you order them from their website, they also have a neat bleeding kit that has a plastic hose and a catrch bag. Works great at the track.
Le Mans Master
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From: Seattle Area WA
Just be careful to check for rubbing with the lines and tires and make sure you orient them carefully.
I ended up putting zip ties on mine to protect it from eating away the tires under full shock compression. With the way mine are positioned, they don't make contact at all.
I ended up putting zip ties on mine to protect it from eating away the tires under full shock compression. With the way mine are positioned, they don't make contact at all.