SS Brake Lines
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SS Brake Lines
What do you recommend for SS Brake lines. I have heard that they can throw codes. Should I stay away from these or use a specific product? Thanks.
Last edited by JGVette; Apr 4, 2005 at 08:30 PM.
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I used Goodrich SS lines. They worked great and did not throw any codes. I think they have some type of plastic insulator (or something) that keeps the brake line from grounding-out the rotor / brake caliper and the anti-lock brake wheel speed sensor.
I may be totally wrong about the HOW, but I read something a LONG time ago before I made my choice, and that's what I recall...
And what a difference SS lines make! Really give a solid feel to the brake pedal.
By the way, if you get a vacuum pump brake bleeder (about $40 at most auto parts stores), this is completely a one person / one evening job. Also, get the "Super Blue" brake fluid for replacing the existing brake fluid, and you can tell when each line is completely bled-out.
Start Passenger Rear, Driver Rear, Passenger Front, Driver Front. Make sure the Master Cylinder doesn't go empty during the process. There may also be a procedure for having the ignition key in the ON position when bleeding, but I don't remember. Look elsewhere on the forum, there's a lot of information on the "HOW TO" to do the whole process.
I may be totally wrong about the HOW, but I read something a LONG time ago before I made my choice, and that's what I recall...
And what a difference SS lines make! Really give a solid feel to the brake pedal.
By the way, if you get a vacuum pump brake bleeder (about $40 at most auto parts stores), this is completely a one person / one evening job. Also, get the "Super Blue" brake fluid for replacing the existing brake fluid, and you can tell when each line is completely bled-out.
Start Passenger Rear, Driver Rear, Passenger Front, Driver Front. Make sure the Master Cylinder doesn't go empty during the process. There may also be a procedure for having the ignition key in the ON position when bleeding, but I don't remember. Look elsewhere on the forum, there's a lot of information on the "HOW TO" to do the whole process.
Last edited by powerdoc; Apr 5, 2005 at 02:14 AM.
