Stainless steel brake lines

[Cobrasized]

Has anyone installed front SS Brake lines? ( Mikey?) Looking for tips on how best to do this without loosing all the fluid from the ABS reservoir?

Either way, like to discuss with someone who's done this.:beer:

 

[utfan98]

not me, if you do the fronts you should do the rears as well. Check out the other site for the bolt in looks like factory IRS steel lines.

 

[BlownShift]

it'll drip from the hose and caliper but i wouldn't expect much if any from the hard line..

i just did calipers/pads/rotors/hoses on the rear of my GT today and not one drop came out of the hard line.. i'm doing the fronts tomorrow


it's easy and should not take you too long... but when it comes to my car, the son of bitch ****s me every time

 

[Cobrasized]

not me, if you do the fronts you should do the rears as well. Check out the other site for the bolt in looks like factory IRS steel lines.

What "other site" ??

 

[Cobrasized]

it'll drip from the hose and caliper but i wouldn't expect much if any from the hard line..

i just did calipers/pads/rotors/hoses on the rear of my GT today and not one drop came out of the hard line.. i'm doing the fronts tomorrow


Are you using- 671570 - Russell Hose & Fitting Assembly Lube ?:dw:

 

[JB]

What "other site" ??

modularfords.com

 

[utfan98]

What "other site" ??

The site is down now. On the front page there is a featured article about new products I think this is the product....http://www.lethalperformance.com/03-04-svt-cobra-brakes-accessories-c-16_240_661/russell-99-04-cobra-braided-stainless-steel-brake-lines-p-14968

 

[Cobrasized]

That's the type I picked up, got it for less $$ though !!

Thanks

 

[utfan98]

you doing the rear as well?

 

[Cobrasized]

Yes my menu and spiritual advisor UtFan directed it as so, and cost me more money. Now I have a brand new front set for sale!

 

[utfan98]

I feel good now that I have a positive influence on someone. Keep us posted on the results.

 

[Cobrasized]

Pay for it and you'll feel even better.

 

[BlownShift]

it'll drip from the hose and caliper but i wouldn't expect much if any from the hard line..

i just did calipers/pads/rotors/hoses on the rear of my GT today and not one drop came out of the hard line.. i'm doing the fronts tomorrow


Are you using- 671570 - Russell Hose & Fitting Assembly Lube ?:dw:

nope..

i used new copper washers... for the GT anyway, you need 10 mm for the banjo bolt and 12mm line wrench for the hose connection(on the rear... I haven't gotten to the fronts yet). Keep a pan under everything to catch dripping fluid. Even if the hard lines drip, you could let it drip for a good 30 mins before the reservoir gets low so don't worry and take your time

 

[Cobrasized]

Great thread on SS lines. Seems like a poor return on the cost and effort! !

[ame=http://forums.corral.net/forums/showthread.php?p=9782227]Are braided stainless brake hoses stiffer than stock? - Corral Forums[/ame]

 

[Blk03CobraVenom]

I know this may sound amateur, but I need to know since I am clueless. Do the 03/04 Cobras already come with SS brake lines? For some reason I was under the impression they did. If not, will SS lines really help much in the braking dept. I already upgraded to better pads and rotors.

 

[Cobrasized]

Read the link I just added.

Seems like the short answer is "NO".

 

[MidLifeC]

I replaced mine when I upgraded to Brembo's.

I used golf tees in the line to stop fluid leaks. Support calipers with wire instead of free hanging. Use flare wrenches to tighten. L/R side fittings are different sizes.