Best value on SS brake lines
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Melting Slicks
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Best value on SS brake lines
Title says it all I'm looking for the best value for SS brake lines for my C5, it's time to flush the fluid and she's turning 21 in Dec. so it's time for new flex lines.
I don't track it but I do like to run it hard on the back roads of NE FL when I get a chance so looking for advice.
I don't track it but I do like to run it hard on the back roads of NE FL when I get a chance so looking for advice.
Melting Slicks
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I forget which brands are which, but I like the ones that use AN style fittings vs banjo bolts. In my experience they seal better and you don't have to worry about which way they are oriented as you tighten the banjo bolt down etc. My 2 cents.
edit I’m running the DRM kit
edit I’m running the DRM kit
Last edited by aaronc7; Aug 27, 2018 at 10:46 PM.
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I don't know about best value, but I bought the DRM set. Easy, works. I had them on the car for a year. No issues.
The only reason they aren't still on the car is I upgraded to bbk.
The only reason they aren't still on the car is I upgraded to bbk.
Last edited by fuggles; Aug 27, 2018 at 09:23 PM.
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Another vote for the DRM set here.
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I'm running the ones from Mid-America Motorworks. I've had them for a couple years now and they've performed great. They have a set for $82 shipped on eBay right now, and yes, they are a forum sponsor: https://www.ebay.com/itm/112609888188
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Title says it all I'm looking for the best value for SS brake lines for my C5, it's time to flush the fluid and she's turning 21 in Dec. so it's time for new flex lines.
I don't track it but I do like to run it hard on the back roads of NE FL when I get a chance so looking for advice.
I don't track it but I do like to run it hard on the back roads of NE FL when I get a chance so looking for advice.
Last edited by Walt G; Aug 28, 2018 at 01:42 PM.
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Melting Slicks
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I purchased the StopTech front and rear kits off RockAuto for about $95 shipped, but sadly have not installed them yet - shame on me.
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The Goodridge lines are about the same price as the DRM lines but looking at a few vendor sources for Goodridge lines, pictures show that for C5's they have a banjo-style fitting. Your pic shows what appears to be AN-style fittings. The Goodridge part number for C5's is 12206C; Is that what you have??
New stainless lines for my C5 is my next project. Never used AN-style fittings before. Are they an easy install compared to the banjo style? I have also seen different styles of banjo fittings.
New stainless lines for my C5 is my next project. Never used AN-style fittings before. Are they an easy install compared to the banjo style? I have also seen different styles of banjo fittings.
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These are the ones I bought http://dougrippie.com/featured/drm-s...l-brake-lines/
They fit well, just need to get them fitted in the correct position so they dont rub on anything.
***I found what worked well for me was to tighten them up nice and snug, then loosen them up and then tighten them back up real firm. I say this because 2 out of the 4 had slight 'seepage" when left overnight, I wanted these to be perfect before I properly bleed the system and when I did what I mentioned, I got them all perfect.
They fit well, just need to get them fitted in the correct position so they dont rub on anything.
***I found what worked well for me was to tighten them up nice and snug, then loosen them up and then tighten them back up real firm. I say this because 2 out of the 4 had slight 'seepage" when left overnight, I wanted these to be perfect before I properly bleed the system and when I did what I mentioned, I got them all perfect.
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The DRM kit uses to spec made lines from Goodridge.
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drm lines here as well, best I have used... they aren't the cheapest but worth the added cost in my opinion
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and while you're in there, buy a set of speed bleeders... they're cheap & make bleeding the lines go so much quicker. coulda done it myself but had my mom just stand there & tell me when the fluid turned clear as i pumped the pedal.
and you can buy them much cheaper at your local parts store (Dorman 12706) vs corvette specialty websites
and you can buy them much cheaper at your local parts store (Dorman 12706) vs corvette specialty websites
