Which would you recommend and why?

 

I think it will be hard for people to really compare since I doubt there are many people who have tried both brands.

I have Technafit, I like them. The pedal feels better, didn't have any problems installing them, and they were cheap (got in a GD from Matt93SE). I've heard some 5th geners complain about fitment issues, but I think problems were fixed by Technafit.

 

I think a lot of people will agree with me when I say: spend your money elsewhere. Guess what option I voted for?

 

I have Technafit and they work just like they are supposed to. Plus they are cheaper. I have had them on my car for about a year with no problems.

 

save your money

 

why save your money? im looking to buy some SS lines... do they not help anything?

 

not much

I'm sure there will be a large placebo effect for you

 

stainless steel lines are better, in that they won't pop like the rubber lines on now, but performance will not in any way be affected, positively or negatively. Save your money and buy a Brembo GT Big Brake Kit. That will be noticable, visually and in the performance.

 

well i have ss brake lines and i dont care what anyone says on here it made a HUGE difference. just think of how many times ur stock rubber brake line expanded and contracted it gets weaker and will expends more and more over time. oh yea i have technafit ones too from the gb.

 

Since the dude has a 99' maxima, he has a good 6-7 years on his stockers. Woudn't be a bad idea to replace them BEFORE he has problems. So SS lines is a good choice especially as part of regular maintenance. I see some of you that are "those are a waste of $" have 98' and earlier models. I hope your lines are in good order. Not that visual inspections always indicate impeding line failures.

 

I just ordered a set of Goodridge ones. They were more money than the Technafit dealio's.. I dunno, feeling wealthy. I am amassing parts for a complete brake redo of my 98. Frozen Rotors and RTP pads are on the way. Need to do something about these calipers next.

 

I have used the Goodridge lines for about 6 years.

They won't help you stop faster, but they will take away the mushy feeling in the brake pedal. You know that feeling of when you press the pedal about an inch and get little braking, and then push it another half inch and the car starts braking hard.

The stainless steel lines really firm up the initial travel of the brake pedal. And also give you a relatively linear deceleration vs. pedal effort -- up to the limit of traction.

So bottom line -- you won't gain faster braking, but you will gain better CONTROL of the braking potential you do have.

Think about it. You step on the brakes dozens or maybe hundreds of times a day. Why not buy a mod that makes the brakes feel a lot better?

 

That's pretty much the main reason I want to do it...great post btw, very informative!

 

i have technafits also, fits just fine and no problems.

 

good points.....SS Lines arnt for stopping faster they are their for improve pedal feel by not allowing the lines to expand or expand as much.... have what ever Matt93SE sells with his kits....I need to get rear ones though

 

I have the Goodridge lines and noticed no differences at all compared to stock. Pedal feels the exact same. I wouldn't ever buy them again, unless just as a replacement for stock lines. And yes the system was bled correctly (twice), and the pads and rotors have been changed ever since with oem brembo and axxis/pbr. Only other thing I can think of is a worn master cylinder..

 

???? I dunno. I just put Goodridge lines on my 97 w/ 120,000 miles, and I thought they made a huge difference in the way the pedal felt, esp. in the first couple of inches of travel. Now when I just put a little pressure on the brake pedal, I can feel exactly how much the pad is clamping on the rotor. A little more pressure = a little more deceleration, no squish. I also have a SS clutch line that I believe was made by Technafit, and it was also good. Either or are better than the stock rubber lines.

 

Ive had both, the Goodridge on my A32 seup (which are still being used in the rear) and the Technafit for my Z32 brakes up front. Both have held up fine and operate the same.
There not a bad investment considering the age of our cars, there not too $$ and once you install them you can expect to get quite a bit of life out of them.

 

ill-tezzas?

 

 

I ended up getting some goodridge lines as part of my brake overhaul(brembo blanks, axxis ultimates, ate super blue)..

There is still some travel in the pedal for about an inch or two before I feel the pads engaging on the rotors. Yes, the system was bled correctly and yes the pads were bedded (twice).

Overall the brake performance is better than it was sans the squealing from these damn pads, although I expected a little more improvement...

 

I just installed Mossy Performanc SS lines this past weekend. Greatly improved pedal feel. Actual braking performance is negligible if any but the brake feel is improved. I think the MP ones are better than either poll choice for one simple reason. They are teflon lines with braided stainless steel overlay just like the others. The difference is that they have a clear outer sleeve on the outside of the stainless steel that keeps any moisture out of the metal and also protects it form wear and abrasion. Plus they look cooler.

 

Own Goodridge didn't really make any noticable difference. Gives me peace of mind that the brake lines are new.