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Old Sep 30, 2001 | 01:49 PM
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Are all stainless steel brake lines the same?

I'm looking to buy some stainless steel brake lines. In searching through several websites, I found several different makers of ss lines.

So is there any difference between Goodridge, Techna Fit (both found at http://www.eatricezone.com), or SportLines (found at http://www.avalonracing.net)?

Is any one better than the others? Or should I just get the cheapest one?
Old Sep 30, 2001 | 01:51 PM
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no some are MIG welds and some are TIG welds.. some have weak flex sections that blow easily and some claim to have better dyno's but dyno proves to have longer power and tq range over them.. some are louder and have bees in the can
Old Sep 30, 2001 | 02:00 PM
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no some are MIG welds and some are TIG welds.. some have weak flex sections that blow easily and some claim to have better dyno's but dyno proves to have longer power and tq range over them.. some are louder and have bees in the can
some of the lines are cross drilled for better ventilation.
Old Sep 30, 2001 | 02:04 PM
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Old Sep 30, 2001 | 05:48 PM
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Re: Are all stainless steel brake lines the same?

Originally posted by clee130
I'm looking to buy some stainless steel brake lines. In searching through several websites, I found several different makers of ss lines.
So is there any difference between Goodridge, Techna Fit (both found at http://www.eatricezone.com), or SportLines (found at http://www.avalonracing.net)?

Is any one better than the others? Or should I just get the cheapest one?
You guys are silly
Goodridge will do just fine..
Old Sep 30, 2001 | 06:35 PM
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Stillen "Sportlines" are rebadged Goodridge.
Old Sep 30, 2001 | 06:48 PM
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Re: Are all stainless steel brake lines the same?

Originally posted by clee130
I'm looking to buy some stainless steel brake lines. In searching through several websites, I found several different makers of ss lines.

So is there any difference between Goodridge, Techna Fit (both found at http://www.eatricezone.com), or SportLines (found at http://www.avalonracing.net)?

Is any one better than the others? Or should I just get the cheapest one?
I know, in the cycling world it is common to make your own! Goodridge has these kits. I'm not sure about auto applications. Wouldn't kevlar be nice? It's much expantion resistant and cheaper than S/S braided! I have blue kevlars on my bike and they're only 3 8th's dia. as opposed to 1/2". See now you've got me started!!
Old Sep 30, 2001 | 06:51 PM
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Cool. So the prices on your site up to date? I'm looking to buy on Tuesday/Wednesday (along with some Axxis Metal Masters front pads).

Originally posted by got rice?
Stillen "Sportlines" are rebadged Goodridge.
Old Sep 30, 2001 | 11:06 PM
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Go to your local auto parts store and buy the Spectre braided sleeve kits and just slip them over the brake hoses...hey you even can choose red, blue or chrome...don't forget to drain out all that messy fluid too.
Old Oct 1, 2001 | 07:41 AM
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I'm not taking about sleeve kits.

Originally posted by WizzaMax
Go to your local auto parts store and buy the Spectre braided sleeve kits and just slip them over the brake hoses...hey you even can choose red, blue or chrome...don't forget to drain out all that messy fluid too.
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despite his close ties to 1HOTMAX .. i think clee is going for performance on this one.. not for looks
Old Oct 1, 2001 | 10:40 AM
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Yep.

Originally posted by SprintMax
despite his close ties to 1HOTMAX .. i think clee is going for performance on this one.. not for looks
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