IM going to buy a set of lines for my EK.
Currently using Spoon Twin Block calipersa and endless CCx pads.

What brand do you reccomend?
Earls
Goodbridge
Russell?
Any other?


Thanks in advance

 

my opinion is goodridge

 

I use Goodridge. no complaints. never used any other so I dont really have any comparison

 

Techna-Fit

 

Comptech used to rebrand Goodridge lines, if that adds any confidence to their quality.

2 years on my Comptech/Goodridge lines so far without issue, but like all SS lines need to be replaced frequently. I'll be replacing mine soon, and probably with the same brand since they help up fine.

 

Ive read good comments about techna fit.

 

why do you need to replace stainless steel lines frequently?

 

i have some techna fit lines for 20 bucks for ek, liked them very much.

i got rid of my booster so i ended up making my own ss braided lines from the master cylinder to the caliper so thats why im selling them.

 

I've got techna fits. Lines have held up, but the protective boots at the fittings have cracked. The boots are only for strain relief, so maybe the cracking is normal. I'll probably pick up a set of goodridge lines next.

 

Because unlike the rubber OEM lines, they were never intended for extended use.

Braided steel will allow dirt under the weave, eventually, next to the teflon inner line, where it will rub a hole in it. The only questions are when and how badly. regular inspection and replacement are simply the burden of choosing to swap to steel lines.

And since they offer no braking advantage (only feel), only make the change if you're willing to deal with the downsides.

 

so if im a daily driver, replacing oem brake lines is good enough?

also,would you feel the difference between old and new rubber brake lines?

 

Yes, if they actually need to be replaced.

Rubber lines seem to last nearly forever. I have a 30 year old car still running its original rubber brake lines without issue (and its British, so they're quite possibly the only original parts still left on the car).

Yes, sometimes. How much difference, I can't say, as it depends on many factors including the condition of the existing lines.

If you're looking to improve the braking feel, consider what pads are on the car, and what condition the rotors are in first. Also consider just trying a fluid flush if it hasn't been done in a few years. My opinion anyway.

 

whats the difference in the 2 brake lines? say i got ss brake lines and put like a wire loom or something of that sort around them, will they need to be replaced frequently?

 

steel lines are not install and forget items. oem rubber lines are actually pretty good. If yours are old and you don't want regular maintenance, just put new oem rubber lines on.

If you get stainless lines, get some that have a protective coating/sleeve on them. Prevents dirt getting into the braid and reduces likelihood of premature failure. You could use heatshrink, wireloom, etc., but I wouldn't recommend it. You want something clear so that you can easily *visually* inspect the line.

On a historical note. Stainless steel brake lines were not created to improve braking, pedal feel or anything like that. They were created to prevent race cars from getting their brake lines cut from debris on the track.

 

what on the tracks could have cut the rubber ones?

 

Debris from a crash or debris from an off-track excursion amongst other things.