i broke a dam stainless steel brake line tonight, has anybody else done that?


it burst a hole in the side of the driver side front, i eventualy got back to my buddys car since we were driving around, and jacked it up, wrapped a tissue around the hole, then i took my breather filter and cut the round rubber part off, wrapped that around the tissue paper, then took the small hose clamp from the breather filter and secured that around the rubber piece

made it home safe after picking up a quart of brake fluid. Does anybody think goodridge will send me a new line for free? im going to put a stock rubber one on tomorrow

 

Where was the break? Could it have been rubbing on something?

 

If I were you, I'd get ahold of Goodridge and get any warranty information that's available. It's possible that they'll replace it, but if it ends up that a giant rock flew up and busted it, then it's likely you'll have to buy a new one.

 

i always post this link when there are posts about stainless steel brake lines. usually when people have problems with them.

http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/Pe...s.htm

just put your stock rubber lines on. sorry about your situation though, that's too bad

edit: in reply to kendall, isn't that one of the benefits of the lines though? to be more resistant to debris and such flying at them?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hadboosttroy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">isn't that one of the benefits of the lines though? to be more resistant to debris and such flying at them?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I suppose it's one of the benefits, however just going to stainless lines isn't going to offer any guarantee against failure due to road debris. Remember that they're sold to improve braking performance by reducing expansion of rubber lines, not to offer any added resiliance to anything.

 

yeah true

 

it was not close to an edge at all, nothing could rub, you can tell that it is just a burst from the line failing

i emailed goodridge saying i hope they can send me a new front brake line, becaus i would like to endorse their product since braking is awesome IMO, but the risk of brake failure like this is not acceptible and not worth the risk at all

does anybody have any tips for not having so much brake fluid poor all over the place tomorrow when i try replacing the line with a rubber one?

 

hey atleast i know the civic hype r is safe tonight, in my garage jacked up with 1 wheel missing and a broken brake line

 

I was always under the impression that SS lines are MORE prone to premature failure compared to standard high-pressure rubber lines, mainly due to small particles getting inbetween the weaves of the braids and causing leaks.

I always check my SS Goodridge lines every oil change, they are a wear item in my book...

 

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One hell of a good point.

 

yes i read somewhere that some companies COAT their ss lines in rubberish jacket, i know i have some liquid electrical tape(dont know what the actual term is) but it is takata green i will be putting that on my brake lines if goodridge feels like sending me some new ones

 

if you want to reduce brake fluid spillage when you're changing your line do this... open a bleeder screw, step on the brake pedal til its fully depressd, then keep it at that position using a stick or a heavy object. fluid won't drip all over the place if you do this

 

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I always check my SS Goodridge lines every oil change, they are a wear item in my book...</TD></TR></TABLE>


.....my APP ss lines have a clear rubber coating over all of the lines - to prevent any such dust particles from doing any damage.

This is a must for ss line equipped street vehicles, imho.

 

&lt;--- has two year old SS lines on caR... wonders if it's time to replace

 

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Damn, I wish I knew about those when I was shopping for lines a couple years back. I'll look into them when I replace mine next summer.

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I figure 2-3 years is a fair lifetime for exposed stainless braids. I'm going to replace mine next summer, which would be their third year in use.

 

Stoptech also has coated SS lines and are what I'll be most likely moving to next.

As per my lines, I don't DD but I do inspect them every time I swap tires which is almost every time I drive the car. I possibly put 2,000 miles on the car last season.

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I figure 2-3 years is a fair lifetime for exposed stainless braids.</TD></TR></TABLE>

From what I understand full race cars change them every season.

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Same here.

 

i will also be changing to coated lines, or atleast buying a new set and coating them with whatever seems legit.

i was kind of expecting to get a reply from goodridge today, all i want is a free brake line

 

I have a set of stock rubber lines from an ITR collecting dust in my basement. PM me if you're interested. (they have about 30K miles on them or so - in perfect shape)

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Black R &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">.....my APP ss lines have a clear rubber coating over all of the lines - to prevent any such dust particles from doing any damage.

This is a must for ss line equipped street vehicles, imho.</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

arent the stainless steel brake lines on king motorsports by mugen wrapped in silicon to protect them against the elements?

 

Same thing happened to me. Slammed the brakes for a test and the left front blew. Mine were about 2/3 years old. Put Goodridge back on, all new. Had to overnight them at $40. Used 3/8"or 1/2" (can't remember) wire loom to cover and wrapped with black electrical tape for protection. Shoulda bought the ones already wrapped.

 

IIRC, Goodridge offers a lifetime warranty with their lines. I had them on my EF hatch, and the lines came with a warranty card that was hard plastic, just like a credit card. I believe you had to send in a registration card for the warranty to be valid though.


Modified by Mugen Mike at 7:35 AM 4/14/2005

 

if i were you mike i would just go buy some sort of a rubber coating and do a DIY, something that they coat tools with would work.

it is what i plan to do, thats for sure

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by itr#xxxxlives &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if i were you mike i would just go buy some sort of a rubber coating and do a DIY, something that they coat tools with would work.

it is what i plan to do, thats for sure </TD></TR></TABLE>

I can get a new set for pretty cheap, that already have a silicone coating on them. My Mugen lines have well over 60,000 miles on them anyhow.

 

When I got mine I was told, back in the day by H-T peeps, that the lines have to be changed every year or so.