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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 08:48 PM
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Anyone ever upgrade their brake lines? I saw this kit and ended up buying it with a couple other things last week.....My buddy at work said it would take 4hrs to install, I think that's a little long, anyone have any thoughts on doing this job or how much it would cost to have it done...Let me know thanks everyone.......

<TABLE class="productresults " border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0><THEAD><TR><TD colSpan=4>Goodridge G-Stop Brakeline Kit(Performance Street, Autocross/Track)</TD></TR></THEAD><TBODY><TR><TD class=photo rowSpan=2></TD><TD class=info>
  • Note: G-Stop 4 Line Stainless Steel kit.
  • Price: $118.00 (kit)
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    Estimated Availability: Fewer than 2
    Manufacturer Part #: 12221
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 08:51 PM
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Running all new brake lines i imagine would take a while. I personally dont see the need.

Internet here is unberably slow so i wont be uploading anything anytime soon. I'm ready to throw my computer out the window so i think im gonna go to bed for the night. Have a good night all.
 
Old Jun 25, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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Keane, I know it's kinda overkill for my slow car but I was just messing around and ended up buying it........ call me "stupid" I guess......
 
Old Jun 25, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Leprechaun93
Running all new brake lines i imagine would take a while. I personally dont see the need.

Internet here is unberably slow so i wont be uploading anything anytime soon. I'm ready to throw my computer out the window so i think im gonna go to bed for the night. Have a good night all.
its only 10 pm and your going to bed ?
 
Old Jun 25, 2012 | 08:57 PM
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[quote=monte carlo 3831;471294]Anyone ever upgrade their brake lines? I saw this kit and ended up buying it with a couple other things last week.....My buddy at work said it would take 4hrs to install, I think that's a little long, anyone have any thoughts on doing this job or how much it would cost to have it done...Let me know thanks everyone.......

<TABLE class="productresults " border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0><THEAD><TR><TD colSpan=4>Goodridge G-Stop Brakeline Kit(Performance Street, Autocross/Track)</TD></TR></THEAD><TBODY><TR><TD class=photo rowSpan=2></TD><TD class=info>
  • Note: G-Stop 4 Line Stainless Steel kit.
  • Price: $118.00 (kit)
    $82.00Closeout
    Estimated Availability: Fewer than 2
    Manufacturer Part #: 12221
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Anytime you do your own work. Your saving about $80.00 an hr. So all I have to say is GOOD for you. The better the brake lines the better the stopping power!
 
Old Jun 25, 2012 | 09:07 PM
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4 hours is a decent estiment I think. By the time you jack it up take the wheels off replace the lines, bleed them and reassemble I could see it taking that long. I would suggest using line wrenches for them, not regular open end wrenches. Also I would soak them down with penetrating oil first.
 
Old Jun 25, 2012 | 09:11 PM
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thanks Rick and Lou, it was probably something I should have passed on then, maybe?

looks like I may be starting a for sale thread for them......
 
Old Jun 25, 2012 | 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by monte carlo 3831
Anyone ever upgrade their brake lines? I saw this kit and ended up buying it with a couple other things last week.....My buddy at work said it would take 4hrs to install, I think that's a little long, anyone have any thoughts on doing this job or how much it would cost to have it done...Let me know thanks everyone.......

<TABLE class="productresults " border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0><THEAD><TR><TD colSpan=4>Goodridge G-Stop Brakeline Kit(Performance Street, Autocross/Track)</TD></TR></THEAD><TBODY><TR><TD class=photo rowSpan=2></TD><TD class=info>
  • Note: G-Stop 4 Line Stainless Steel kit.
  • Price: $118.00 (kit)
    $82.00Closeout
    Estimated Availability: Fewer than 2
    Manufacturer Part #: 12221
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Your just swaping out the rubber lines for stainless kit , Not changing the lines along the frame from front to back ?
You'll have to bleed the brakes after you install the new parts..
I installed stainless lines on my Vette...
 

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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by zjerry
Your just swaping out the rubber lines for stainless kit , Not changing the lines along the frame for front to back ?
You'll have to bleed the brakes after you install the new parts..
That's it......Just changing out 4, 8 to 12 inch pieces on each caliper.....
 
Old Jun 25, 2012 | 09:27 PM
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Hi Chris: Brakes & tires are my passion. That job shouldn't take long at all. JUST GO SLOW! One side at a time. Follow what Lou said and use lines wrenchs work better. Its an easy job. Your going to need a friend , wife , girl friend, kid down the street to help you bleed them thats all. GO For it Dude. Its worth it to STOP
 

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