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Old Oct 30, 2002 | 01:11 AM
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Should I use the stainless brake lines???

Or stock????


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Old Oct 30, 2002 | 04:21 AM
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i switched to stainless. it increased pedal effort, and the brakes are VERY firm now.

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i switched to stainless. it increased pedal effort, and the brakes are VERY firm now.
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I've got a set sitting in a box somwhere (I'm in the middle of moving), I can't wait to get them on. And the best part, I got them for $112 Canadian :D
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Default Re: Stainless Brake Lines???? (oldace84)

I got a set for autocross and track use. They made a big difference in pedal feel. Much more firm. Make sure that you use a high-quality washer when installing stainless lines. The ones that came with my set looked like cheap aluminum and were a bit larger in diameter that OEM. I use the OEM copper washers and no leaks!

Brakes are the one thing I won't scrimp at. Last July at a track day at Portland, I started to experience some fade after about 15 laps and I left the course right then. Next day was all new pads, rotors, fluid to make sure the next track day wouldn't be a suprise.

When you have a car capable of 150+ you have to be able to stop it

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