SS Brakelines a worthwhile mod?
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most are teflon (same material as bullet proff vests) wrapped w/ nylon, then w/ stainless steel braiding on top of that. if that doesn't scream hardcore, i don't know what would. i haven't bought a set for the wrx yet, but i've had them on every other sports car i've owned. It's definately one of the best brake mods you can do for the money.
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Originally posted by whitelegacy98
thanks for the opinions guys, I'm definately getting these, probobaly my next mod. Either these or a strut tower bar? opinions? (sorry if I'm stealing the thread mexipizza)
thanks for the opinions guys, I'm definately getting these, probobaly my next mod. Either these or a strut tower bar? opinions? (sorry if I'm stealing the thread mexipizza)
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I put on the Goodridge lines last weekend and swapped fluid to Valvoline Synpower. Nice improvement in brake feel - much more response from the pedal. Go for it - money well spent. Here are the ones I got.
quick question....
When redoing the SS lines should you empty out the brake fluid? or is there a way to pinch off the flow to lose a minimal amount and followed by bleeding? The reason that I ask is if I completely empty out the fluid, can that introduce more air into the system? or is that the only way to do it and I will have to bleed a lot more?
thanks!
When redoing the SS lines should you empty out the brake fluid? or is there a way to pinch off the flow to lose a minimal amount and followed by bleeding? The reason that I ask is if I completely empty out the fluid, can that introduce more air into the system? or is that the only way to do it and I will have to bleed a lot more?
thanks!
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This was my first time bleeding/changing fluid. I emptied the whole system out - completely. I did this because I also painted my calipers (front + back) black and let them dry while off of the car. I then put it all back together with EBC Greenstuff pads and Powerslot rotors. I then bled it 2 full times around the car and used a full quart of fluid.
Everything works great. I'll probably bleed it again this weekend just because everything was emptied - there's always a chance for a few random bubbles in the calipers.
Everything works great. I'll probably bleed it again this weekend just because everything was emptied - there's always a chance for a few random bubbles in the calipers.
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Originally posted by scooby blue
quick question....
When redoing the SS lines should you empty out the brake fluid? or is there a way to pinch off the flow to lose a minimal amount and followed by bleeding? The reason that I ask is if I completely empty out the fluid, can that introduce more air into the system? or is that the only way to do it and I will have to bleed a lot more?
thanks!
quick question....
When redoing the SS lines should you empty out the brake fluid? or is there a way to pinch off the flow to lose a minimal amount and followed by bleeding? The reason that I ask is if I completely empty out the fluid, can that introduce more air into the system? or is that the only way to do it and I will have to bleed a lot more?
thanks!
)bleeding it isn't too bad... you can view it as an opportunity to upgrade your fluid as well
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Originally posted by whitelegacy98
REALLY?! wow, impressive.
REALLY?! wow, impressive.
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Originally posted by syncopation
Has anyone tried speed bleeders to swap out fluids?
Has anyone tried speed bleeders to swap out fluids?
Originally posted by DrD
I have used them on my old car, and on my wifes car - I have a set waiting to be installed on my WRX - they work wonderfully - not only does it make it a one person job, it makes it faster than when you have two people! I highly recommend them - they make changing the brake fluid and bleeding all 4 corners a 15 minute job!
I have used them on my old car, and on my wifes car - I have a set waiting to be installed on my WRX - they work wonderfully - not only does it make it a one person job, it makes it faster than when you have two people! I highly recommend them - they make changing the brake fluid and bleeding all 4 corners a 15 minute job!
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Originally posted by syncopation
Has anyone tried speed bleeders to swap out fluids? Or did you just get a buddy to pump the brakes?
Sorry to continue the hijack.....
Has anyone tried speed bleeders to swap out fluids? Or did you just get a buddy to pump the brakes?
Sorry to continue the hijack.....
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Unless they've improved considerably in the last year or so, avoid the speed bleeders. They have the property of being defective (i.e. functions just like a regular bleed screw, with the one-way valve NOT working) on a very good chunk of them (i.e. 30-50%!) right out of the box!
Just get a buddy to help you, and bleed the "old fashioned" way (one person pumping the brakes, other cracking the bleed screws)
Just get a buddy to help you, and bleed the "old fashioned" way (one person pumping the brakes, other cracking the bleed screws)
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