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Old 08-25-2010, 03:09 AM
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akebono users, what brand SS lines are you using?

I found a couple different reviews of the stoptech and goodridge lines, but I'm trying to see if there are any new users who haven't posted their reviews or have bought some lines recently

So Akebono users, what brand of stainless steel brake lines are you using?

Any problems?

Any difficulties when installing (like jnguyen did)?

Any other feedback?

Thanks
Old 08-25-2010, 03:25 AM
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Goodridge. No problems. Easy install.
Old 08-25-2010, 03:37 AM
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Seems the only 3 choices ATM are stoptech, goodridge or czp's brand
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I have czp's, which is fine. However, the lines only have one bracket holding it, and i still feel like the front is a bit too long. Mentioned this to Coz, but i'm not sure if he's redesigned it.

Haven't had any problems with it, but i do check it every so often just to make sure the lines aren't rubbing anywhere.
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I'm running the Racing Brake SST lines. I originally had the Stop Techs, but the fronts were WAY too long. The Racing Brake lines are a very nice design, are the proper length in front, and allow you to either keep the factory hard lines in the rear or remove them altogether.
Old 08-25-2010, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by soundmike
I have czp's, which is fine. However, the lines only have one bracket holding it, and i still feel like the front is a bit too long. Mentioned this to Coz, but i'm not sure if he's redesigned it.

Haven't had any problems with it, but i do check it every so often just to make sure the lines aren't rubbing anywhere.
Thanks Mike

Originally Posted by 2GoRNot2G
I'm running the Racing Brake SST lines. I originally had the Stop Techs, but the fronts were WAY too long. The Racing Brake lines are a very nice design, are the proper length in front, and allow you to either keep the factory hard lines in the rear or remove them altogether.
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Goodridge. No problems. Easy install.
Wonder why Jnguyen had such a bad time? https://www.myg37.com/forums/brakes-...eel-lines.html


Thanks though J
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Originally Posted by san~man
Wonder why Jnguyen had such a bad time? https://www.myg37.com/forums/brakes-...eel-lines.html


Thanks though J
I'm fairly certain it's a combination of the wrong application and installer error of not noticing it. I originally had the wrong application. I could tell right away when looking at the new parts and the lines on the car. I was able to exchange them and hand no issues. I don't remember our application using banjo bolts and copper crush washers.
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I've had bad experiences with goodridge in the past, having gone through 3 packages that were mislabeled for the car I had at the time
Old 08-26-2010, 10:00 AM
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Stoptech. No issues. Just make sure you have the correct part numbers.
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Originally Posted by san~man
I've had bad experiences with goodridge in the past, having gone through 3 packages that were mislabeled for the car I had at the time
So it sounds like at least 3 of us have managed to get the wrong parts somehow. I think mine was my own fault (can't remember) but it's curious that it's happening to multiple customers fir this application.

When I returned the wrong ones and got the right ones, everything was great.
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Originally Posted by Black Betty
I'm fairly certain it's a combination of the wrong application and installer error of not noticing it. I originally had the wrong application. I could tell right away when looking at the new parts and the lines on the car. I was able to exchange them and hand no issues. I don't remember our application using banjo bolts and copper crush washers.
Mine used banjo bolts with crush washers at the caliper connections up front, but in the rear the lines could either be connected directly to the caliper with the supplied banjo bolts or connected to the factory hard line. I've installed two of the Racing Brake kits, one on my car, and one on KulG35's car and both worked perfectly. I kept the factory hard lines in the rear on my car, but bypasses them on Travis' car since he didn't get them with his Akebono kit.
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StopTech. No problems, improved pedal response.
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are the stoptech fronts too long? what you do you do with the extra length?
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When I installed the Stop Tech lines on my buddies G37 I had to wrap them around the front shock twice to take up the extra slack... that, plus a ton of zip ties did the trick. LOL
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Originally Posted by 2GoRNot2G
When I installed the Stop Tech lines on my buddies G37 I had to wrap them around the front shock twice to take up the extra slack... that, plus a ton of zip ties did the trick. LOL
That's not good


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