SS brake lines?
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Drifting
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From: somewhere between heaven and hell WI
SS brake lines?
I am getting some brakes for my 84 for track use and decided to get new lines since mine I think are original. I was looking at Stainless steel lines. Any brands I should look for or avoid? The car is primary a daily driver but I also do some Autocross and track days with it.
Melting Slicks
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From: Cherokee National Forest TN
Always use Goodridge on the bikes without issue.
Happened to run across a set of Russell that are DOT approved for the Vette. Goodridge may also be DOT, did not look/check.
Happened to run across a set of Russell that are DOT approved for the Vette. Goodridge may also be DOT, did not look/check.
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I bought a set of Russel lines for my old '92 some years ago. The rear lines were so short, there was no slack in them once a rear wheel was off the ground. They never did break, but because of that I would never buy a set again.
I have a set of Earl's on my '87 autocross/track car now and never had a leak or any other issue. Goodridge is another good brand.
I have a set of Earl's on my '87 autocross/track car now and never had a leak or any other issue. Goodridge is another good brand.
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From: Newport News Virginia
I bought a set of Russel lines. Like c4cruiser said, they work but they are awfully short.
I ended up not using them and bought the lines from DRM. They fit awesome. I would highly recommend them.
I ended up not using them and bought the lines from DRM. They fit awesome. I would highly recommend them.
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Drifting
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From: somewhere between heaven and hell WI
Thanks for the info. I'm looking at the Goodridge. Good price for all 4. I will have to check into the DRM also. I am hoping to get some track time at Road America. That's why I am looking into this stuff.
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4 or 5 years ago I bought the goodridge lines for my 92. What a cluster, lines not marked (not even front or rear), Instructions were non-existant, lines too long, got them on, but rubbed thru a line just on the trip home! Put on a set of Earls - they were as close to perfect as possible. Had the same blocks on the caliper end as the stock lines, each line was clearly marked as to what end of the car and what side they went on! Unfortunately they don't make them any more 
I'll be getting the DRM lines next time.
I'll be getting the DRM lines next time.
Le Mans Master
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I replaced my stock rubber lines with the Goodridge SS lines. No problems with installation or longevity. I would suggest that while you are doing this to get a couple of sets of speed bleeder (suggest Rock Auto). They are sold as a pair. This makes bleeding the system much easier. 
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Drifting
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From: somewhere between heaven and hell WI
I replaced my stock rubber lines with the Goodridge SS lines. No problems with installation or longevity. I would suggest that while you are doing this to get a couple of sets of speed bleeder (suggest Rock Auto). They are sold as a pair. This makes bleeding the system much easier.
