Braided Stainless Steel Brake Lines?

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Kaishi

Discussion Starter · May 13, 2013

I've been reading up on various comparisons between daily-driver-grade, trackday-grade, and race-grade components. I've noticed that most trackday cars (or better) use braided stainless steel brake lines. I saw a kit on tirerack (Goodridge G-Stop Brakeline Kit), and I noticed that the Brembo BBK includes stainless lines.

From what I've read, stainless lines are more durable than rubber, so long as they are not kinked. They can become kinked if debris managed to hit the line directly, but this is rare. However, if the line becomes kinked, brake function may disappear. So, as long as you regularly look at the brake lines, checking for kinks, there's basically no downside to using them over rubber lines.

Anyone have thoughts on this? How much to lines usually cost? The Goodrich G-Stop kit is $215, which is a little steep considering it's basically a few hoses with hose ends applied. I'm sure it would be possible to prepare a similar set of hoses in a DIY manner.

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Hyperion

· #2 · May 13, 2013

I had a set of Goodrich G-Stop for my Celica. I think I paid just a bit over $100. They were a definite upgrade to my stock brake lines.

I don't really recommend fabricating your own brake lines.. (if thats even possible..) especially because it's a major safety concern.

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swordfish

· #3 · May 13, 2013

The 'kink' you are talking about is a hard line issue. Braided lines don't kink like that. What the stainless lines do do is resist expansion during breaking. As you step on the pedal and fluid is forced into the piston during extreme situations the gas from the ablating surface can push back on the piston and cause the lines to expand as the hydraulic pressure builds.
SS lines resist this expansion and result in a more precise pedal feel. The down side of SS lines is that there is less give in the system. However when you are driving at 10/10 you don't want give. You don't want the cars systems insulating you from them selves.

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swordfish

· #4 · May 13, 2013

Hyperion said:
I don't really recommend fabricating your own brake lines.. (if thats even possible..) especially because it's a major safety concern.

Yea, fabbing break lines is a no-go. The built ones all get pressure tested, etc. The risk factor of Homebrew break lines aren't worth it.

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Cinderblock7881

· #5 · May 13, 2013

I have a friend whos family owns a company that makes brake lines, and he made a set for my scion, I could see if about maybe having him produce and sell some if there is enough interest.

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Hyperion

· #6 · May 13, 2013

Cinderblock7881 said:
I have a friend whos family owns a company that makes brake lines, and he made a set for my scion, I could see if about maybe having him produce and sell some if there is enough interest.

If it's not too much to ask, do you know the name of the company?

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Kaishi

Discussion Starter · #7 · May 13, 2013

Okay, so DIY brake lines are no good. That's really good to know.

Cinderblock7881: I'd certainly like to see what he'd be asking. I'm sure I'm not alone in my interest. If they're in the $100-ish range, I bet it would be easy to get 10+ people to buy them.

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Cinderblock7881

· #8 · May 13, 2013 (Edited)

Top-Line that is the name of the company. the lines he gave me were super nice, and I will find out pricing.

I should comment, they aren't like a race company or anything, they make industrial grade lines and turbo piping for diesels and things like that, but carry all the stuff needed to make really nice oil feed/return lines, brake lines, water lines, all that goodness, with pressed in braided stainless lines and AN fittings.

I was looking at the rear lines on saturday, and they are suuuper simple, and should help the cost a lot.

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ssjkouru

· #9 · Sep 7, 2016

Would possibly be interested for the right price on some stainless brake lines. Haven't really looked into it much before... I should lurk more.

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christobevii3

· #10 · Sep 7, 2016

Pierce sales a kit for $159 and sometimes runs sales of 10% off.

2012-2015 Hyundai Veloster Performance Stainless Braided Brake lines - Pierce Motorsports

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WhiteBoy

· #11 · Sep 7, 2016

I have been running the Braided Lines that Pierce Motorsports sells for almost 3 years now with no issues and great benefits over stock. He also has the absolute best price on these out of all the kits is seen for sale.. i track my car often and also drive 200-300 miles a day daily.. Couple it with some Motul 5.1 brake fluid and some Portfield brake pads and you will have some killer brakes that will handle track and street perfectly..(all of which can be purchased from Pierce Motorsports) I ran this combo for almost 3 years and Won the Championship of the Veloster challenge on this set up..

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WhiteBoy

· #12 · Sep 7, 2016

christobevii3 said:
pierce sales a kit for $159 and sometimes runs sales of 10% off.

2012-2015 hyundai veloster performance stainless braided brake lines - pierce motorsports

^^^^read this post above^^^^

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