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are Ebay Stainless Steel brake lines any good?

Old Jul 26, 2004 | 10:57 AM
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are Ebay Stainless Steel brake lines any good?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33561

thats the one i was looking at. is it any good? if not which ones are good and where can i get them from? t

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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 10:59 AM
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i would like to know too

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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 11:00 AM
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These are $68 + shipping. I wouldnt trust them cause they are from ebay (but they may be good i dont know). For a little more you can get the goodwrinch lines that are really nice. I just think the brakes is something that is really important and its worth spending the money to get the best.
Old Jul 26, 2004 | 11:06 AM
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where could i get the goodwrinch lines from?
Old Jul 26, 2004 | 11:34 AM
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i got mine from stillen.. works good
Old Jul 26, 2004 | 11:51 AM
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steallen ones are $110+shipping. did it come with brake fluid? i thought i read somewhere that it came with fluid for flushing.
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They seem ok, Ive never heard of that brand though.
Their still braided lines and as long as their long enough fitment wise they should be fine.
The actual fittings are basic banjo fittings so that should be no issue.
The only thing I could see happeing would be the steel braiding fraying which I highly doubt.
Thats a cheap price, wouldnt hurt to try them out. If not check on Tecknafit (sp?) Their supposed to be ok. Or you can go with the Goodridge, thats what I have.
The Stillen Lines are Goodridge lines as well.
Old Jul 26, 2004 | 01:44 PM
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did you guys feel any actual improvements after installing SS lines?
Old Jul 26, 2004 | 03:18 PM
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ummm, I imagine it only adds more weight to the car.
Old Jul 26, 2004 | 03:27 PM
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ummm, I imagine it only adds more weight to the car.

Mmmm maybe slightly, you wouldnt even notice it its so minimal.
The braking is a bit stiffer in the pedal.
SS brake lines dont expand like the rubber hoses.
Old Jul 26, 2004 | 03:28 PM
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Automax (or something) in the GD forum has technafit ones for $80 shipped. I heard somewhere (I may have asked automax) that technafit is actually owned by the same people as goodridge, but I'm really not sure if that's true or not (as I don't remember what the source was). I'd say get those though.
Old Jul 26, 2004 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Terran
Automax (or something) in the GD forum has technafit ones for $80 shipped. I heard somewhere (I may have asked automax) that technafit is actually owned by the same people as goodridge, but I'm really not sure if that's true or not (as I don't remember what the source was). I'd say get those though.

2 totally different companies, although that is a good price

http://www.techna-fit.com/

http://www.goodridge.net/
Old Jul 26, 2004 | 04:20 PM
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Mmmm maybe slightly, you wouldnt even notice it its so minimal.
The braking is a bit stiffer in the pedal.
SS brake lines dont expand like the rubber hoses.
Have you ever heard of sarcasm?

I wrote that only to show how worthless these things are.
Old Jul 26, 2004 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by BOSS
Have you ever heard of sarcasm?

I wrote that only to show how worthless these things are.

Why are they worthless?
For 80-100 bux its really not a bad mod. Considering the stock rubber hoses have been on for at least 6-7yrs and your trusting that to stop you.
If you have not used them, you should not speak. Its ridiculous how many people give their comments on things they do not have.
When installed, the pedal is a lot stiffer. The braking is improved.
And they will hold up a lot longer then the oem rubber hoses.
Old Jul 26, 2004 | 04:27 PM
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Have you tried them? I used these lines in conjuction to my front and rear BBK setup. The lines are a worthwhile mod IMHO. Especially for someone with over 75k on their car. If you are going to replace them as part of normal maintance, might as well throw some SS braided versions on.

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Have you ever heard of sarcasm?

I wrote that only to show how worthless these things are.
Old Jul 26, 2004 | 05:00 PM
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goodridge on ebay for $105
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WD1V

$127 for "kit" at tirerack.com
http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/brake...+Brakeline+Kit

i think the "kit" from tirerack is the same as the ebay product.
Old Jul 26, 2004 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by FLAVOR247
Why are they worthless?
For 80-100 bux its really not a bad mod. Considering the stock rubber hoses have been on for at least 6-7yrs and your trusting that to stop you.
If you have not used them, you should not speak. Its ridiculous how many people give their comments on things they do not have.
When installed, the pedal is a lot stiffer. The braking is improved.
And they will hold up a lot longer then the oem rubber hoses.
Dude im with you on that one.
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well i just heard back from member "Automax" and its $95 shipped for the technafit. is it worth the extra for the goodridge set?
Old Jul 28, 2004 | 10:07 AM
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bump, hoping to purchase by today.
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buy them, they are good i have them on my car and for the price u can not beat them
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Originally Posted by blk_g20
bump, hoping to purchase by today.

Geez, Just purchase whichever you feel more comfortable with. Their basicly all the same, braided lines with banjo fittings.
Old Jul 28, 2004 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by nismos14
buy them, they are good i have them on my car and for the price u can not beat them
are you talking about the ebay lines? or the other brand name ones?
Old Jul 28, 2004 | 11:35 AM
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the ebay ones
Old Jul 28, 2004 | 11:38 AM
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i never trust to purchase big items from ebay. when you go cheap it will cost you in the long run.
Old Jul 28, 2004 | 11:39 AM
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I bought those, I noticed a large improvement, but I also did cd/slotted rotors at the same time.
Had one issue with them, upon first installation they rubbed against my tires (front only), going to go rotate where they meet the caliper right now actually, peace
Old Jul 30, 2004 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by blk_g20
steallen ones are $110+shipping. did it come with brake fluid? i thought i read somewhere that it came with fluid for flushing.
i cant exactly remember how much i paid , but somewhere around their. i live in hawaii so i got 2nd day air. i think it was about 100.00 shipped

no it didnt come with brake fluid.
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