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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 04:00 PM
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has anyone bought them???they fit good etc.??? i gotta buy new lines from the calpers to the chassi. i called the local auto parts store they wants 30 bucks for ones side so i figure id just buy the ebay deal. just wanting feed back before i do buy them thanx
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 04:05 PM
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i used them about a year ago they were crap
just my 2 cents
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 04:09 PM
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Honestly, stock is the best unless you just want the bling. And I track my car a lot too. I have had ZERO problems w new stock lines...braided stainless, no matter the brand, in my opinion is just not as good as OEM honda.
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 04:16 PM
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this is your cars health and yours were talking about and u want to trust egay
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by dacrxguy
this is your cars health and yours were talking about and u want to trust egay
Originally Posted by dacrxguy
this is your cars health and yours were talking about and u want to trust egay
Beat me to it, DOT approved or go home. This is something that just shouldn't be skimped on.
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by SIred91
Honestly, stock is the best unless you just want the bling. And I track my car a lot too. I have had ZERO problems w new stock lines...braided stainless, no matter the brand, in my opinion is just not as good as OEM honda.
<FONT SIZE="5"><FONT COLOR="red">AMEN</FONT></FONT>



I have run stock OEM lines for 5 years with no issues!

It amazes me the placebo effect SS lines have on people "dude I notice my brakes were firmer"
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 04:39 PM
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kingmotorsports sells some that are good, I'm using them rite now. but like Toad said, I can't tell a difference, but this like anything associated with your safety; you should not skimp on it.


Modified by acmoc at 6:09 PM 11/13/2008
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 05:42 PM
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i have ebay stainless steels they work perfect they have been on my car for around a year now
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 06:02 PM
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Remember, OEM brakes line will tend to swell up/expend when the brake fluid gets "hot" on the race track. So good quality SS braided lines will prevent all of that and keep the brake pedal OEM firm (not firmer). For street use, totally useless.

Also depending on what track you drive, braking zones may be less demanding. So, OEM brakes lines may just be fine.
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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if the eBay lines in question are the ones with the blue ends and are from a Canadian seller they are ok. I have been running them for 6 years. They are made in canada they aren't Chinese . No problems here
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 02:31 AM
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ya im not doing any track racing or anything just thought why not spend the money on braided lines. they cost the same thanx for the feed back guys
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 03:00 AM
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i have those ones wit the blue ends haven't installed them yet though
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 03:07 AM
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Originally Posted by blaak-crx
Remember, OEM brakes line will tend to swell up/expend when the brake fluid gets "hot" on the race track. So good quality SS braided lines will prevent all of that and keep the brake pedal OEM firm (not firmer). For street use, totally useless.

Also depending on what track you drive, braking zones may be less demanding. So, OEM brakes lines may just be fine.
If you get your fluid that hot you are not managing the systems of your car well. There is no point to get the fluid that hot.

Especially in an EF.
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 07:42 AM
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the reason everyone is so sure stainless lines do wonders is because they were on an un-bled system filled with OLD fluid before.

Now they have these magic lines and a fresh bleed with new fluid.

take it from me. the bleed and new fluid is what they are feeling.
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 07:56 AM
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You also have to factor in that brake lines will deteriorate over time, and most of our OEM equipment has been around exposed to the elements since the Soviet Union. The simple act of replacing the lines for a set either OEM / quality aftermarket would allow for less expansion and a slight piece of mind upgrade.
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 11:33 AM
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when you say blue ends you mean these???
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ories
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 01:00 PM
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Toad, my good doc, 89s1 and the rest of you.

Thank you, I have faith HT still has a member base who have held a 10mm wrench.
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 02:33 PM
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those are the exact ones i have which i believe crx jimmy was talking about
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by blaak-crx
Remember, OEM brakes line will tend to swell up/expend when the brake fluid gets "hot" on the race track. So good quality SS braided lines will prevent all of that and keep the brake pedal OEM firm (not firmer). For street use, totally useless.

Also depending on what track you drive, braking zones may be less demanding. So, OEM brakes lines may just be fine.
Facepalmslap.
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by ***$nyper
Toad, my good doc, 89s1 and the rest of you.

Thank you, I have faith HT still has a member base who have held a 10mm wrench.
flane nut, ratcheting, or box end?
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