Goodridge brake lines vs stoptech purchase idea
 

Gonna make this short and sweet. Was planning on buying stoptech lines for front/rear brakes on my 05 8. Currently stock rubber lines. Stoptech is about 140ish for both pairs and will take a few weeks to ship from JSC Speed. they are on backorder from cali.

04-10 Mazda RX-8 Brake Lines: JSC Speed

These goodridge lines are in stock and are about $30-35ish cheaper. I cant really tell by the picture but are these the G-stop lines that mazdaspeed/racing beat sells? Also, I know that one of the benefits I've heard of from the stoptech lines is that they use a corrosion-resistant covering on their lines.

Because I drive in the winter, is there any reason why these goodridge lines that may not have that same protective coating, would be a bad idea to purchase? I would imagine any steel lines would be an upgrade from old corroded stock lines.

Anyways, I'm just loooking for opinions. I've heard good things about goodridge but I'm also factoring in the fact that our cars are lower to the ground so they see a lot of abuse, as well as me driving in the winter.

What are your opinions?

I prefer the lines with the silicone liner on the outside. Which any decent hydraulic hose place can make.

goodridge lines that i have are coated. purchased from mazdatrix

I prefer the RacingBrake lines. The Goodridge lines used to have a fitment issue with the control arm locating tab hole being too small for the bolt. It is thin material and difficult to drill. Almost has to be reamed or cut and split wider apart for the bolt to slide through. The RB lines are way better than the Goodridge in all regards, which is what they had previously provided with their brake kits.

http://www.racingbrake.com/RX-8-s/2661.htm

RaceRoots and other vendors carry them.

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100% right here, almost forgot about that. I too had the issue with the control arm tab holes. I had success just drilling it out wearing a pair of gloves and a stepper bit.. but still, it was a tedious task

I take it you use the stock bolt and the bracket just has too small a hole? Well as long as I can just widen it with a drill bit hopefully it wont be so bad. If it seems like a pretty unreasonable task/fit when I get them, I will send them back and get these racing brakes. Price is about the same. Who knows though, maybe they fixed the issue?? (wishful thinking, I know).

I really wanted to go with stoptech in the first place but because of the wait period, the vendor kind of convinced me to go with the cheaper goodridge.

I doubt they fixed the issue. I just bought my lines a few months ago and they had the problem. I haven't seen enough people complain about it to make it a a priority fix for the company.

I guess I'll be going to harbor freight for a stepper bit then :Freak_ani

Any perticular size?

I need to double check and get back to you

Sure just shoot me a PM. I would appreciate it! Happy new years.

Update -

I found an awesome-looking 2-pack of stepper bits from harbor freight that seem pretty universal and have labeled markings on the bit. On sale for 16.00. Going tomorrow! Labeled ok for metal-use as well.

This. I've had two StopTech lines burst on me even in regular city driving. Yes, they were installed correctly and was never pinched. Not that I am saying you should keep away from them, but my misfortunes with them and the superior quality of RB should give some food for thought.

I am starting hear more and more about ss lines bursting and other problems. I thought the whole point of ss lines were that they offered a firmer pedal and additional resistance to corrosion making it a safer long-term brake-line option.

When 1 line bursts, do you lose all braking-ability as well as possible control of the vehicle, or just a reduced braking ability and then you bring it to the garage and fix what occurred?

I originally had a soft brake pedal half-way through pushing it down, to which some members recommended bleeding the system of air. I figured that replacing the lines with SS while I was down there would be going that step further to create a safer braking-system, seeing as to my knowledge, the lines have not been replaced, or at least not within the time I've had the car.

Thoughts?

When it goes, it goes.

Don't forget your e-brake handle ;)

wow :uhh:

When i installed my SS lines, Goodridge, i used a circular hand rasp to enlarge the whole. It worked pretty well and only took a few minutes.:icon_tup:

Was randomly searching and found this post.

and I just wanna follow up

As of today, GoodRidge still haven't fixed the "mounting holes too small" issue :(

just had a brand new one. yep, too small, after so many years ...

I just replaced all of my aging Agency Power lines with some new Stoptech lines all around and they fit perfectly, no issues.

brake line bragging whores..

think i got mine from corksport. still going strong.. :)

beers :beer:

heard nothing but nightmares with CS lines on other mazdas.

I'm glad to hear that, just bought stoptech lines too! Once it warms up I'll get them on :D

Mazdatrix has SS brake lines set front and rear for $64, are these good quality? What is the brand?

https://www.mazdatrix.com/8brakes2.htm


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