Should I get SS brake lines?

Mazda_RX804 · 03-29-2011, 02:47 AM

Hey guys,

Im sure most of you know the brake setup I am going with, just curious if you recommend that I should go with a set of SS brake lines, I dont track the car, i maybe will 1 time this year. Not sure what SS lines are for, just someone recommend them and I thought I would get a couple more opinions.

Thanks guys.

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Chris_Bangle · 03-29-2011, 08:23 AM

Nothing wrong with std lines. Unless you are a track ho, no point wasting money.

200.mph · 03-29-2011, 08:31 AM

they do provide a stiffer pedal feel as they dont expand like the oem rubber ones. a little more pressure through the lines. please correct me if im wrong. for normal street driving oem is good enough

Footman · 03-29-2011, 08:46 AM

Don't need them. If your brake lines are fine now, don't change them. Save yourself money. When it's time to replace them because they are worn, then you have options to go OEM or SS. At that point, it's all about money.

No benefit to you.

Redshift · 03-29-2011, 08:49 AM

What they said. SS lines make the pedal a little stiffer, but I've done a lot of track days on stock lines with no complaints. You would be better off spending the money on some good fluid and a flush.
I have set of SS lines on the shelf not installed yet that I picked up because the price was right a year or so ago. I figured it was cheaper than a new set of stock lines when they finally wear out.

c_ls · 03-29-2011, 09:14 AM

Since you're not hardcore tracking I would say you don't need them.

RXeckless · 03-29-2011, 01:39 PM

Like everyone said, no need unless you track fairly often, but does improve brake feel.

spigot52 · 03-29-2011, 06:17 PM

They only provide a stiffer pedal feel if your OEM rubber lines are old and worn out, or you track the car and get the fluid very hot. Otherwise the only diff you will notice is that your wallet gets lighter.

Mazda_RX804 · 03-29-2011, 07:52 PM

I can get a deal right now from jrp for Russell ss brake lines for 96$ and got quoted 275 for the entire job lines/rotors/pads/flush and refill with Motul brake fluid.

Chris_Bangle · 03-29-2011, 08:06 PM

They normally cost around 100$. It sounds like you want to put them on so ...

Chad D. · 03-29-2011, 08:11 PM

duit

Mazda_RX804 · 03-29-2011, 08:33 PM

I just want that nice stiff pedal feel you guys speek of now lol

Redshift · 03-29-2011, 08:43 PM

A good fluid flush and bleed should give you a plenty firm pedal.
But, if you really want them, it's only an extra $100 on top of the fluid/flush etc. No harm.

boffam · 03-29-2011, 09:21 PM

I'm strongly considering it. I've never been happy with my car's pedal feel. It was improved by a recent flush but it is still not firm enough for my tastes. And at almost 8 years of service, the lines are hardly getting any younger.

Mazda_RX804 · 03-30-2011, 02:18 AM

for those of you who have lines, is the pedal like super stiff? or still some movement

shaojie1984 · 03-30-2011, 11:47 AM

If you use racing brake fluid, you better use ss lines

REV-illusions · 03-30-2011, 01:11 PM

if you're doing the lines, get speed bleeders.

Mazda_RX804 · 03-30-2011, 01:13 PM

whats that for? isnt that if your installing on your own?

REV-illusions · 03-30-2011, 09:27 PM

allows you to easily change your brake fluid after tracking etc..

laythor · 03-30-2011, 09:41 PM

for the average driver they will find no difference between SS and oem brake lines.

and from a website that sells SS brake lines:

Stainless Steel lines provide a number of benefits as compared to their OEM rubber overmolded counterparts.

1. The SS braid provides superior protection from flying roadway debris.
2. The SS braid and Teflon hose reduce expansion during pressurization.
3. They provide the race car look.

I think number 3 is the reason most people buy them, and there is nothing wrong with that.

Mazda_RX804 · 03-30-2011, 11:55 PM

lol, you cant really see them, so how do they provide race car look. I ordered it from summit racing for $107 US so in canadian it was about 103$ and got it for 2-5 day shipping cause i want to get the car on the road asap. Everyone in ontario didnt have them in stock so it wouldve been a 2-3 week waiting period for them. Summit luckily had a set in stock. So my Suspension/Brakes mods are all complete

Mazda_RX804 · 03-31-2011, 08:21 AM

Can someone recommend me a good brake fluid to go with?
http://www.motul-canada.com/en/produ....shtml?panel=0

or another brand you know of that you would recommend.

Chris_Bangle · 03-31-2011, 04:25 PM

Any DOT 3 or DOT 4 will do since you are not tracking but given your inclinations, get Motul 5.1. I use that for the track.

Also, remember to properly bed in your pads / rotors.

RXeckless · 03-31-2011, 04:43 PM

Wildwood 540 and get Russell speedbleeder too if you plan on doing your own fluid change. Every time I go to the track I bleed off half my brake fluid in about 15 minutes with speedbleeders install, well worth the 40-60 dollar investment. Also do your clutch bleeder at the same time.

Mazda_RX804 · 03-31-2011, 05:32 PM

Clutch bleeder? Also should I run a synthetic based fluid or silicon?