I've search through the archives and found several options for upgrading my brake system. It's time to replace the rotors and I'm considering the Goodridge SS brake lines. Who has already done this that wouldn't mind telling me if they think it's worth the money?

 

definitely worth the money for the SS lines. no real performance gains, but if you drive your car at the limits, it's much easier to feel the brakes through the pedals, so you can control the car better.


as for rotors, don't bother with anything fancy. just get regular solid rotors. brembo or OEM. don't waste your time with anything else.

 

I have...

Stillen X-drilled rotors
MM pads
SS brake lines

The SS brake lines definitely make a huge difference. The difference in pedal feel is amazing.

My combo all together makes for a big difference over stock, but I'm not sure how much the rotors themselves contribute to that. People say you can do just as good with some nice pads on stock rotors. With my setup now no matter what I do I cant hardly get any brake fade whatsoever.

Regardless of performance over stock, the X-drilled rotors look soo good with my wheels.

 

I have slotted rotors and MM pads, unfortunately I didn't have the extra $100 for the SS lines. I'll put those on eventually. I chose to get the slotted rotors because they were not much more than the solid bremobos. I just wanted something made by brembo, and I thought when I get new wheels the slotted would look nice and possibly relieve some of the heat better than solid rotors.

 

Iam also thinking about a braking system upgrade and was thinking about going the same route as James, but I want to know is it possible to use the 4 piston calipers and rotors from the z32's on our 3rd generation or is it not worth the time and money?

 

The Z conversion has been talked about at least 50000000 times on this forum. search a bit and you'll find out everything you need to know about it.

 

Just out of curiousity, are the SS lines hard to install?

 

They're supposed to be easy to install...

Mine were a huge pain. I couldnt get the stock ones off. I just about stripped them they were on there so tight.

But theoretically they're easy. Just undo the stock lines and put in the new ones.

It's 10 or 12mm I think, but I had to have a huge friggen breaker bar to get em loose. Made for a frustrating time.

 

they are 10 mm.. but dont use a wrench to take it off. if its on really tight it will strip the heads, use vise grips it will undo those bastards easily.

 

There's a tool called a flare nut wrench made specifically for fittings like these (which are called flare nuts, strangely enough).

The one I have is a Craftsman and has 10 and 12mm ends. if you strip them with that wrench, then you're definitely doing something wrong.

you can pick 'em up for not much more than the price of a regular open end wrench.