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Old Jun 22, 2013 | 02:23 PM
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Im looking for replacement brake hose for my 93. Figured I may go stainless. Who has the best deals and what brand would you recommend and why. Thanks
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Old Jun 22, 2013 | 06:31 PM
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I bought a set of Russel stainless lines for my old 92 some years ago and I found that the lines were so short that when I raised the car off the ground, all of the lines stretched tight. Unless they have added some length to their hoses, I would avoid them.

Earl's has a very good hose set as does Goodridge. I have run the Earl's hoses on my '87 autocross/track day car with no problems. DRM carries the Goodridge hoses as does Summit Racing and Tire Rack. Expect to pay somewhere around $100-$125.
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Originally Posted by c4cruiser
I bought a set of Russel stainless lines for my old 92 some years ago and I found that the lines were so short that when I raised the car off the ground, all of the lines stretched tight. Unless they have added some length to their hoses, I would avoid them.

Earl's has a very good hose set as does Goodridge. I have run the Earl's hoses on my '87 autocross/track day car with no problems. DRM carries the Goodridge hoses as does Summit Racing and Tire Rack. Expect to pay somewhere around $100-$125.
Sounds to me like you got a deal that WASN'T a deal. Yes, I would go with Goodridge. Those have fit my C4, MB and other vehicles with no issue of length.
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I've used goodridge on a c4 and a c5 and putting them on this 94 i'm putting together. I highly recommend them, fit, form, and function. I needed a couple of copper washers and they sent me a complete set of banjo bolts and washers, no questions asked. now that's customer service.
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I put the Goodridge on my 94 back around 04 or 05. Fit was great, installation easy and no problems since. I am real happy with them.
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OK thanks to everyone, I will start shopping for the best deal on goodridge.
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