Custom Stainless Steel Brake Lines
03-20-2010, 02:45 PM
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i understand you trying to put out a product, but don't be too overconfident!
SS lines oftentimes needs to be "worked" to settle in under the wheel wells nicely. they can often get caught on suspension arms, pulled on rebound, rubbed on by the tires (when lowered or wide tire profile)etc.
how is a mere suggestion of where a problem may occur a bad thing?
to me... the oem lines are what they are. but they sure as hell aren't engineered badly. just that they are rubber...
i'm happy with the mazdatrix lines for its price. but will warn to use extra clips(or zip-ties) to secure the lines to the arms if running really wide tires as they will rub the lines during U turns if not used.
for the price of your line makers are asking... i DO hope it is a decent and trouble-free set.
SS lines oftentimes needs to be "worked" to settle in under the wheel wells nicely. they can often get caught on suspension arms, pulled on rebound, rubbed on by the tires (when lowered or wide tire profile)etc.
how is a mere suggestion of where a problem may occur a bad thing?
to me... the oem lines are what they are. but they sure as hell aren't engineered badly. just that they are rubber...
i'm happy with the mazdatrix lines for its price. but will warn to use extra clips(or zip-ties) to secure the lines to the arms if running really wide tires as they will rub the lines during U turns if not used.
for the price of your line makers are asking... i DO hope it is a decent and trouble-free set.
Wow.....sorry guys. I've been really busy these days and haven't really had a chance to check back on this thread.
Only 1 person contacted me about the lines (Gripen). He has already paid for a set for his 6 speed MT Sport. We'll see how his install goes before proceeding forward with any more sets.
Also....TrochoidMagic,
I have these lines currently on my car and they're working great. If the lines or fittings were leaking, you would have brake fluid all over your wheels and car when coming to hard, abrupt braking situations.
So far so good. So let's Gripen do another review as a third party first.
The aeromotive supply / fabrication shop is located in Ontario, CA. They would possibly have the same supplier for the fittings, but I'm 100% certain that these are hand-built in-house. I was watching as he was building my lines and that's the same with Gripen's lines as well.
03-22-2010, 05:14 AM
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I'm looking at installing these by mid to end of April to coincide with my 30k service. I will, at the very least, report my initial inspection of the equipment when i have received them.
04-16-2010, 12:43 AM
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I received my lines earlier today. I am impressed by the build quality. I have a set of Goodridge lines for my Corolla and this set from Epikeddie is head and shoulders above them. I am very satisfied with my purchase and plan to be even more so when I have the lines installed at the end of the month.
04-18-2010, 02:12 AM
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I got my SS brake and SS clutch lines from Brice @ Raceroots... Racing Brakes SS brake lines feel really good and are made well, I had no problems fitting them at all. The SS Clutch line was from Agency Power and it feels great as well, no problems 
07-23-2010, 06:54 PM
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Wow....I haven't been on this site as much guys since I've been on the BMW and Porsche forums for my work.
I'm glad you guys liked the lines!
Gripen, I remember the feedback that you gave me on the kit so I've let the fabricator know. I've been really busy guys and haven't been able to offer this anyone except Gripen and Dondo.
My mom's been battling cancer and we've just been hammered with busy schedules going to the hospital and also juggling work.
I'll be starting to take orders again, but only a couple at a time since I'm only looking to help the community by providing better options than Goodridge (which I sell as well through my company lol) and other choices.
I'm glad you guys liked the lines!
Gripen, I remember the feedback that you gave me on the kit so I've let the fabricator know. I've been really busy guys and haven't been able to offer this anyone except Gripen and Dondo.
My mom's been battling cancer and we've just been hammered with busy schedules going to the hospital and also juggling work.
I'll be starting to take orders again, but only a couple at a time since I'm only looking to help the community by providing better options than Goodridge (which I sell as well through my company lol) and other choices.
04-14-2015, 04:10 PM
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Anyone know if this is the company: Bonaco Inc. - Brake lines, AN Fittings, Aluminum Fittings, PTFE Hose Ends, Carburetor fuel line kits, fuel gauges and more...
04-14-2015, 06:52 PM
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well maybe they have since changed them, but the mounting tab for securing the hose to the front control arms came with an undersized hole. If you tried to drill them out the tabs were made from cheap, thin sheet metal and would try to twist up like a pretzel if the drill bit got hung on the last bit of burr (which it almost always did). Had those on my original RB brake bit, sold that when I went back to race in the Stock class again
When I moved back into a modified class again several years later again I bought another RB brake kit which came with their own hoses instead. The difference overall was night & day IMO.
NYC had the same problem January this year, still not changed wtf ...
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-whe...e-idea-241442/
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When I moved back into a modified class again several years later again I bought another RB brake kit which came with their own hoses instead. The difference overall was night & day IMO.
NYC had the same problem January this year, still not changed wtf ...
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-whe...e-idea-241442/
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Last edited by TeamRX8; 04-14-2015 at 06:55 PM.
04-15-2015, 11:59 AM
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well maybe they have since changed them, but the mounting tab for securing the hose to the front control arms came with an undersized hole. If you tried to drill them out the tabs were made from cheap, thin sheet metal and would try to twist up like a pretzel if the drill bit got hung on the last bit of burr (which it almost always did). Had those on my original RB brake bit, sold that when I went back to race in the Stock class again
When I moved back into a modified class again several years later again I bought another RB brake kit which came with their own hoses instead. The difference overall was night & day IMO.
NYC had the same problem January this year, still not changed wtf ...
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-whe...e-idea-241442/
.
When I moved back into a modified class again several years later again I bought another RB brake kit which came with their own hoses instead. The difference overall was night & day IMO.
NYC had the same problem January this year, still not changed wtf ...
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-whe...e-idea-241442/
.
Might have to replace my lines soon, they are getting all discolored and shitty looking from the harsh winters/salt lately. Last thing i want is the coating to get all brittle.
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