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Old 09-09-2003, 04:41 PM
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Default Will Goodridge SS brake lines for a DX fit EX brakes?

I bought some goodridge lines for my 9.5" '93 DX brakes that I have not yet installed, but have 10.3" brakes (knuckles, rotors, calipers, booster, MC, prop valve) from a '95 EX I think I'm going to put on. Question is will the lines for the DX calipers (akebono, I believe) fit the EX ones (Nissin)?

Also are the prop. valves between the EX and DX different even though they both have rear drums? If not, do the hardlines line up, or do I need to bend and re-flare?
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Default Re: Will Goodridge SS brake lines for a DX fit EX brakes? (jgop_151)

Does your 10.3" set-up have the old brake lines attached? If so, do a side by side comparision.
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Default Re: Will Goodridge SS brake lines for a DX fit EX brakes? (RStoR)

No, unfortunatly it doesn't so I have no way to tell...ttt
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Default Re: Will Goodridge SS brake lines for a DX fit EX brakes? (jgop_151)

I reused my old lines when I swapped to the 10.3 brakes. The lines came up short. I don't know if the SS would be any longer. I have a 93 dx hatch.
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Default Re: Will Goodridge SS brake lines for a DX fit EX brakes? (f1-fan)

Thanks for your input. I appreciate it. Just curious, how did you reuse if they were too short?
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Default Re: Will Goodridge SS brake lines for a DX fit EX brakes? (jgop_151)

fits perfect.

I have the Goodridge lines, and 9.5 and 10.3 front brakes.

Just don't lose the washers when swapping the brakes.

I'm running the small brakes again as I'm running on 155/80/13's on stock steelies for now.

Going for the sleeper look

Once I get a 12.9999999 timeslip, the bigger brakes go BACK on and the conversion to road racing setup begins.
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Default Re: Will Goodridge SS brake lines for a DX fit EX brakes? (Mista Bone)

Sweet, thanks alot! One more question, might be dumb but I'm guessing the pads between the calipers are different and pads for the DX won't fit the EX calipers?
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Default Re: Will Goodridge SS brake lines for a DX fit EX brakes? (jgop_151)

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Default Re: Will Goodridge SS brake lines for a DX fit EX brakes? (Mista Bone)

Thanks again.
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Default Re: Will Goodridge SS brake lines for a DX fit EX brakes? (Mista Bone)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mista Bone &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> .... I'm running on 155/80/13's on stock steelies for now.

Going for the sleeper look

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155's?!!

i thought 175's were stock? at least that's what i had before i went for the 205's
i think i've seen bicycle tires twice as thick!

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Default Re: Will Goodridge SS brake lines for a DX fit EX brakes? (Sketch_hs)

people do laugh at them, but when I bust their ***, the have no clue WTF just happen. Only paid $104 for them mounted and balanced. Makes sliding the car around corners a but hairy.

I like playing with 99-00 Si's with 16"-17" wheels. They have no clue why a SOHC just walked away.
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