technafit ss brake lines warning!!!!
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From: Port st Lucie
technafit ss brake lines warning!!!!
i have had the technafit ss brake lines on my car for a few months now and i go under the car today only to see that my cv boots are ripped due to the line rubbing up against the boot, when the car is lowered onto the ground, i am very displeased with technafits lack of research regarding the correct fittings.
That is PRECISELY the reason I only put on my rears and not the fronts.
You can see in this picture what he's talking about. On the right is the SS line with a standard fitting. On the left is the OEM lines end fitting, with the side-mounted notches, so it exits the caliper at a different angle.
I didn't keep them on because I couLd see they were damn close to the CV boot when I test-fitted them.....I need to contact technafit to get ones with the CORRECT fittings!!!
NOT good news, since alot of people bought these on the Group Deal!
You can see in this picture what he's talking about. On the right is the SS line with a standard fitting. On the left is the OEM lines end fitting, with the side-mounted notches, so it exits the caliper at a different angle.
I didn't keep them on because I couLd see they were damn close to the CV boot when I test-fitted them.....I need to contact technafit to get ones with the CORRECT fittings!!!
NOT good news, since alot of people bought these on the Group Deal!
I just sent the following email to Technafit's president and their GM. With any luck they will visit the board and provide some commentary
Mr. Trotter,
I recently purchased a set of Technafit SS brake lines for my 2000 Nissan Maxima (part # NIS-1120). I was very impressed with the quality of the lines overall, but have one major problem. After installing the rear lines (perfect fit), I attempted to install the front lines, only to find that the fitting that attaches to the caliper was not the correct fitting.
It recently has come to my attention (via the Maxima.org forums) that other maxima owners have also had this problem. One owner installed the front lines only to find that after a short time, they were rubbing against (and cut) the C/V boots.
I woud greatly appreciate it if you could see the following posts in the maxima.org forum (including photographs) to understand what I am referring to, and hope that some solution to the problem can be reached.
Please see the following link:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=393522
I know many maxima owners have used/would like to use Technafit lines, so we collectively would appreciate it if you could provide a solution.
I recently purchased a set of Technafit SS brake lines for my 2000 Nissan Maxima (part # NIS-1120). I was very impressed with the quality of the lines overall, but have one major problem. After installing the rear lines (perfect fit), I attempted to install the front lines, only to find that the fitting that attaches to the caliper was not the correct fitting.
It recently has come to my attention (via the Maxima.org forums) that other maxima owners have also had this problem. One owner installed the front lines only to find that after a short time, they were rubbing against (and cut) the C/V boots.
I woud greatly appreciate it if you could see the following posts in the maxima.org forum (including photographs) to understand what I am referring to, and hope that some solution to the problem can be reached.
Please see the following link:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=393522
I know many maxima owners have used/would like to use Technafit lines, so we collectively would appreciate it if you could provide a solution.
Originally Posted by ICULookN
Just want to make sure, because they don't have the notches on the sides, the ss brades are rubbing against the cv boot?
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i will post pictures of the damage, although i have already cleaned and degreased, the reason they are cutting into the boost is because the actual line not the fitting is resting against the boot, and today it jus finally cut through. its funny irish and myself were talking about the lines a meer 2 days ago, and today this.
Originally Posted by 30585
i will post pictures of the damage, although i have already cleaned and degreased, the reason they are cutting into the boost is because the actual line not the fitting is resting against the boot, and today it jus finally cut through. its funny irish and myself were talking about the lines a meer 2 days ago, and today this.
btw, thanks for losing the avatar
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Originally Posted by Maxima-Ness
I was wondering this myself......
Originally Posted by irish44j
That is PRECISELY the reason I only put on my rears and not the fronts.
You can see in this picture what he's talking about. On the right is the SS line with a standard fitting. On the left is the OEM lines end fitting, with the side-mounted notches, so it exits the caliper at a different angle.
I didn't keep them on because I couLd see they were damn close to the CV boot when I test-fitted them.....I need to contact technafit to get ones with the CORRECT fittings!!!
NOT good news, since alot of people bought these on the Group Deal!
You can see in this picture what he's talking about. On the right is the SS line with a standard fitting. On the left is the OEM lines end fitting, with the side-mounted notches, so it exits the caliper at a different angle.
I didn't keep them on because I couLd see they were damn close to the CV boot when I test-fitted them.....I need to contact technafit to get ones with the CORRECT fittings!!!
NOT good news, since alot of people bought these on the Group Deal!
I have the Goodridge SS lines on all 4 corners and I have no problems (just ran and checked)....however it could be a design difference between the 5 and 5.5gen
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Originally Posted by Maxima-Ness
I was refering to post #15.....if that was shot my way. 
I have a 5.5 gen and there are no notches on the ss brake lines I have, I'm assuming the lines are the same for the all of the 5th gen. This is something dangerous waiting to happen, I hope the manufacture gets on this before someone gets hurt. Did anyone communicate this with Jason who did the group deals?
What the hell is up with Technafit, obviously NO R&D was done. Pathetic, really pathetic 
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because of another orger who is a techy at a local nisssan stealership, im having him replace the boot for me, he said the boot with his discount is approx 30 bux and he wants 50, he also said that hes gonna figure a way out to safely re-route the line, so i dont have to remove it. will keep you guys updated on situation.
I've had Technafit SS lines on there for a long time with no problem... even with the original brake setup. With the BlehmCo BBK, I couldn't fit the line in the notch anyway, so I had to tighten the banjo bolt while holding the line steady with my finger. No problems whatsoever.
Guys...
let's not jump to any conclusions. Someone here on the org did a test-fit for Technafit and obviously did not realize this problem....I have received an email from the president of Technafit and he has offered to switch out new lines with the correct fittings for anyone who has this problem. I will be test-fitting the new lines for him as soon as they get here. Once I give the thumbs-up, they will be available to everyone to swap theirs.
here is a copy of the email Technafit sent to me, FYI:
let's not jump to any conclusions. Someone here on the org did a test-fit for Technafit and obviously did not realize this problem....I have received an email from the president of Technafit and he has offered to switch out new lines with the correct fittings for anyone who has this problem. I will be test-fitting the new lines for him as soon as they get here. Once I give the thumbs-up, they will be available to everyone to swap theirs.
here is a copy of the email Technafit sent to me, FYI:
Josh, I have looked at the site and the picture that was posted. I see that there could be a problem, we were not aware of any problem. No one ever told us of this issue, we sell a lot of these lines. I believe that the issue can be solved very easily, by putting a banjo with a with a different angle. So that it clears the CV boot better, also we can put a clear cover on the hose for caffe protection. For the guy who lowered his car, the lines should have been made shorter, obviously when you lower the car, the lines become too long and will rub somewhere.
We stand behind the product that we make, anyone with a problem with the front brake lines is welcome to return the lines, for replacement ones. I would someone to try the replacements before we do this. Please let me know, if you are interested in testing them, or if you have someone else in mind.
Stuart Trotter
President
We stand behind the product that we make, anyone with a problem with the front brake lines is welcome to return the lines, for replacement ones. I would someone to try the replacements before we do this. Please let me know, if you are interested in testing them, or if you have someone else in mind.
Stuart Trotter
President
Originally Posted by irish44j
Guys...
let's not jump to any conclusions. Someone here on the org did a test-fit for Technafit and obviously did not realize this problem....I have received an email from the president of Technafit and he has offered to switch out new lines with the correct fittings for anyone who has this problem. I will be test-fitting the new lines for him as soon as they get here. Once I give the thumbs-up, they will be available to everyone to swap theirs.
here is a copy of the email Technafit sent to me, FYI:
let's not jump to any conclusions. Someone here on the org did a test-fit for Technafit and obviously did not realize this problem....I have received an email from the president of Technafit and he has offered to switch out new lines with the correct fittings for anyone who has this problem. I will be test-fitting the new lines for him as soon as they get here. Once I give the thumbs-up, they will be available to everyone to swap theirs.
here is a copy of the email Technafit sent to me, FYI:
josh got your p.m send one back to you
I just talk to stuart about this problem. I am guessing this only happen for the 5gen guys, no problem with the 4gens what so ever, I just check out one of the local guys at s.cal. I am gonne check out a 5gen later today to see if the line is rubbing.
anyways stuart said the problem is the banjo angel location. Josh is going to test fited, after the test fit we'll go from there. And I do belive this is a random problem.
btw 2000-2001 ss lines and 2002-2003 lines are different.
Originally Posted by ag2k
That's great work Irish44j, I also got the lines in the GD.
Any word on them actually changing the lines if we visit their shop?
Any word on them actually changing the lines if we visit their shop?
btw just talk to sturt again, he said because the Stainless steel brake lines was make base on the OEM line fitting, length etc. If you car is lower you might want to secure it more instead of let it hang..
Guys, again....I spoke to Jason (who did the GD on these) and Stuart at Technafit and have full confidence that everything will be taken care of.....
As soon as I get the new lines to test-fit (with any luck, before the next auto-x) I will put them on and let everyone know they have the green light! In the meantime, i suggest you take a quick look at how your lines are situated, and secure them with zip-ties or something if they are hanging too close to the cv boot.....or put some kind of "bumper" on them or a piece of rubber or something so they don't rub the cv boot rubber directly.
As soon as I get the new lines to test-fit (with any luck, before the next auto-x) I will put them on and let everyone know they have the green light! In the meantime, i suggest you take a quick look at how your lines are situated, and secure them with zip-ties or something if they are hanging too close to the cv boot.....or put some kind of "bumper" on them or a piece of rubber or something so they don't rub the cv boot rubber directly.
Originally Posted by irish44j
Guys, again....I spoke to Jason (who did the GD on these) and Stuart at Technafit and have full confidence that everything will be taken care of.....
As soon as I get the new lines to test-fit (with any luck, before the next auto-x) I will put them on and let everyone know they have the green light! In the meantime, i suggest you take a quick look at how your lines are situated, and secure them with zip-ties or something if they are hanging too close to the cv boot.....or put some kind of "bumper" on them or a piece of rubber or something so they don't rub the cv boot rubber directly.
As soon as I get the new lines to test-fit (with any luck, before the next auto-x) I will put them on and let everyone know they have the green light! In the meantime, i suggest you take a quick look at how your lines are situated, and secure them with zip-ties or something if they are hanging too close to the cv boot.....or put some kind of "bumper" on them or a piece of rubber or something so they don't rub the cv boot rubber directly.
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From: Port st Lucie
Originally Posted by scopium
i'm planning to put electrical tape or some plastic cover hoses around the lines.. that should prevent the rubbing
Originally Posted by irish44j
Guys...
let's not jump to any conclusions. Someone here on the org did a test-fit for Technafit and obviously did not realize this problem....I have received an email from the president of Technafit and he has offered to switch out new lines with the correct fittings for anyone who has this problem. I will be test-fitting the new lines for him as soon as they get here. Once I give the thumbs-up, they will be available to everyone to swap theirs.
here is a copy of the email Technafit sent to me, FYI:
let's not jump to any conclusions. Someone here on the org did a test-fit for Technafit and obviously did not realize this problem....I have received an email from the president of Technafit and he has offered to switch out new lines with the correct fittings for anyone who has this problem. I will be test-fitting the new lines for him as soon as they get here. Once I give the thumbs-up, they will be available to everyone to swap theirs.
here is a copy of the email Technafit sent to me, FYI: