Stainless Steel Brake Lines
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From: D*ck ina Box
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04
Re: Stainless Steel Brake Lines (Killrwheels)
unhook the old, install the new ones, not sure of the torque values on the bolts but it's not much....then bleed the brakes :cheers:
for the upper part, I found it easier to loosen the bolt then removed the bracket, then hook up the new line, and reinstall the bracket.
don't get brake fluid in the paint and if you do use water to flow away, do not rub!
for the upper part, I found it easier to loosen the bolt then removed the bracket, then hook up the new line, and reinstall the bracket.
don't get brake fluid in the paint and if you do use water to flow away, do not rub!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2000
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From: Galloway Twp. NJ
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Re: Stainless Steel Brake Lines (Mean Green 2000)
unhook the old, install the new ones, not sure of the torque values on the bolts but it's not much....then bleed the brakes :cheers:
for the upper part, I found it easier to loosen the bolt then removed the bracket, then hook up the new line, and reinstall the bracket.
don't get brake fluid in the paint and if you do use water to flow away, do not rub!
for the upper part, I found it easier to loosen the bolt then removed the bracket, then hook up the new line, and reinstall the bracket.
don't get brake fluid in the paint and if you do use water to flow away, do not rub!
It IS that easy! :cheers:
Pro
Joined: Jul 2001
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Re: Stainless Steel Brake Lines (Killrwheels)
Just some quick install tips:
The longer lines typically go up front (as they have to travel/move with the wheels turning). Both of the Goodridge SS lines I installed on my car were slightly longer than the stock set, one pair longer than the other. Anyway, for those of you installing a set, slap the longer ones up front.
Unless you have a dedicated wife or friend to pump the brakes for you in the bleeding process, get speedbleeders! They rock! http://www.speedbleeder.com/
A good time to change your brake fluid is when you install the lines. I'd recommend ATE Super blue. Great all around fluid and much better than stock. Get it at www.thelapd.com
Installing the new lines isn't all that hard. (Some of the mounting clips that hold the end of the line to the car can be a bit tough though if you don't have the right tools and have to improvise like I did with some a screwdriver and pliers.) Don't over torque the bayonets - make sure you use the copper washers. And make sure you check for leaks! Good luck!
The longer lines typically go up front (as they have to travel/move with the wheels turning). Both of the Goodridge SS lines I installed on my car were slightly longer than the stock set, one pair longer than the other. Anyway, for those of you installing a set, slap the longer ones up front.
Unless you have a dedicated wife or friend to pump the brakes for you in the bleeding process, get speedbleeders! They rock! http://www.speedbleeder.com/
A good time to change your brake fluid is when you install the lines. I'd recommend ATE Super blue. Great all around fluid and much better than stock. Get it at www.thelapd.com
Installing the new lines isn't all that hard. (Some of the mounting clips that hold the end of the line to the car can be a bit tough though if you don't have the right tools and have to improvise like I did with some a screwdriver and pliers.) Don't over torque the bayonets - make sure you use the copper washers. And make sure you check for leaks! Good luck!
