[Z06] C5 Z06 SS Brake Lines
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C5 Z06 SS Brake Lines
Hey guys,
Sorry if I'm positing in the wrong section or if this has been posted somewhere. I spent some time searching but have not found what I was looking for. I was hoping someone could point me in the right direction. I bought some Russell SS Brake Lines and I was wondering if there is a DIY online since I understand it this will require bleeding.
Thanks for any help!
Sorry if I'm positing in the wrong section or if this has been posted somewhere. I spent some time searching but have not found what I was looking for. I was hoping someone could point me in the right direction. I bought some Russell SS Brake Lines and I was wondering if there is a DIY online since I understand it this will require bleeding.
Thanks for any help!
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From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !
GO to my web site
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0aae8/webpage.html
Scroll down and click on :
SS Brake Lines, Speed Bleeder install, and Brake Fluid flush on my C5 Z06:
Its not hard. I recommend getting some brake bleeders too. Super easy to install, and it makes the job something you can do alone.
You will notice your brakes "bite" initially much sooner than before. No lag at all. Its a cheap and nice upgrade for sure. I was surprised at home much more BITE I get from m brakes, and much earlier than before now too. If I barely touch my brake pedal its already engaging.
Pics are not the greatest. I have since learned to take better close up pictures.
This procedure is also to flush all the fluid from the reservoir. You don't have to do that if you don't want to. Its not hard though. Its not a bad idea to flush in all new fluid if your doing this work anyways.
Toque
Last edited by Toque; Sep 24, 2010 at 07:23 PM.
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Awesome website! Its in my bookmarks!
GO to my web site
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0aae8/webpage.html
Scroll down and click on :
SS Brake Lines, Speed Bleeder install, and Brake Fluid flush on my C5 Z06:
Its not hard. I recommend getting some brake bleeders too. Super easy to install, and it makes the job something you can do alone.
You will notice your brakes "bite" initially much sooner than before. No lag at all. Its a cheap and nice upgrade for sure. I was surprised at home much more BITE I get from m brakes, and much earlier than before now too. If I barely touch my brake pedal its already engaging.
Pics are not the greatest. I have since learned to take better close up pictures.
This procedure is also to flush all the fluid from the reservoir. You don't have to do that if you don't want to. Its not hard though. Its not a bad idea to flush in all new fluid if your doing this work anyways.
Toque
GO to my web site
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0aae8/webpage.html
Scroll down and click on :
SS Brake Lines, Speed Bleeder install, and Brake Fluid flush on my C5 Z06:
Its not hard. I recommend getting some brake bleeders too. Super easy to install, and it makes the job something you can do alone.
You will notice your brakes "bite" initially much sooner than before. No lag at all. Its a cheap and nice upgrade for sure. I was surprised at home much more BITE I get from m brakes, and much earlier than before now too. If I barely touch my brake pedal its already engaging.
Pics are not the greatest. I have since learned to take better close up pictures.
This procedure is also to flush all the fluid from the reservoir. You don't have to do that if you don't want to. Its not hard though. Its not a bad idea to flush in all new fluid if your doing this work anyways.
Toque
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From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !
These are the ones I got and work great so far.
http://www.lgmotorsports.com/catalog...oducts_id=1755
Toque
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Thanks for the link. I ended up going with Toque's recommendation for the speed bleeders. I was going to order from LG but unfortunately they were too much. I know they are forum sponsors but it wasn't even close in price so I just couldn't do it. It was $29 for 2 screws and another $16 for shipping. I ended up getting it off Amazon for $17 shipped, same product.
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