If you have SS brake lines in your Max, will you kindly provide input on how long you've had it and whether or not you've had problems with them?

Thanks!

 

I think I've had them for about 8 months now. They went through one Chicago winter...and no issues! knock on wood!

 

I had them on my 2000 Maxima and a little afer a year my right rear blew out on me . Unfortunatley I had my girl with me and no pressure on my brake pedal. Luckily i was only in a parking lot and I down shifted till the car was in a safe place on th e parking lot!

 

tis why I check my fluid all the time, even though I know the actual line can go bye bye any time! could be

 

Next time I change pads and rotors, I was thinking of swapping to SS lines - unfortunately, I've heard lots of stories of the lines breaking, leading me to doubt their reliability and safety. Anyone else have any thoughts on this?

 

IMO, just make sure that they are made specifically for your car and just check on them time to time. Also, make sure to tighten them properly, but obviously not too tight as that may cause leakage.

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I have had them for over a year now, no problems whatsoever. I didn't even know there was a known issue? Time to search I guess.

 

I've had several sets on several cars for several years. i.e. the rear ones on my Maxima are probably 8 years old now. I switched to a custom front brake setup about 5 years ago and I'm still using those lines too.

The big problem people run into with these- especially on the rear of the 4th and 5th gens is that the hydraulic brake lines rub against the rear suspension. if you have any place where the lines are rubbing, you MUST insulate the lines with rubber hose or fasten the lines to the part so they don't move against it. if it rubs, it will eventually wear a hole in it.

the big issue is common sense and proper installation. without both of those, you can botch even the best products in the world.

 

I don't have SS hoses on the Maxima, but the Z has had a set since 2001 with no problems.

 

Stainless lines are not a set it and forget it item. They should be checked regularly for any signs of wear. If your not willing/able to do this, you should not install stainless steel lines, stick with stock. I check mine everytime I do an oil change, and make sure nothing is rubbing. Over 2 years on the current set with no issues.

 

My Techna-Fit lines use the OEM Clips and mount just like OEM lines. No rubbing issues or zip ties on my install.

 

I've had mine on for about 25K miles, almost a year. No issues, but I do check them periodically. I've got Goodridge's and they have all the OEM clips as well.