Stainless Steel Brake Lines... Who's got them on their XR?

[shaX 07]

Got mine for Glen at TTC about 2 months ago. A good upgrade, more consistent pedal feel. Improvement in stopping distance in marginal, but it does inspire confident to go further into the corner knowing the pedal will stay firm....right up to the point where the pad is cook.:laugh:

How much did you pay for yours? I'm looking at getting the StopTech's Front & Rear...

 

[MORT-RUNNER]

Here is an answer to your question...upgrading to stainless steal lines, you will notice a difference. It's not gonna be WOW difference, like having BBK's, but the response will be better. That's only if you just switch the lines. I think for the money you spend on them, its worth it. Anything that improves breaking is a plus in my book.

 

[TitanRattler813]

Thinking about ordering a set of these and some TRD brake pads... I'm creeping up on 30k, might as well go big (not quite BBK big though, lol)

Anybody ever used one of these?: http://www.amazon.com/Mityvac-7000-Automotive-Tune-Up-Bleeding/dp/B000BPFB3A/ref=pd_sbs_auto_3

 

[XrunnIT]

Thinking about ordering a set of these and some TRD brake pads... I'm creeping up on 30k, might as well go big (not quite BBK big though, lol)

Anybody ever used one of these?: http://www.amazon.com/Mityvac-7000-Automotive-Tune-Up-Bleeding/dp/B000BPFB3A/ref=pd_sbs_auto_3

if your looking for good stopping power (much better then stock) without breaking the bank. BP Slotted/Drilled Rotors and TRD pads. HUGE difference over stock. I even noticed an improvement switching to that vs the stock rotors and EBC pads.

That paired with SS lines and performance fluid. You won't have any issues stopping when you need to. :top:

 

[TitanRattler813]

if your looking for good stopping power (much better then stock) without breaking the bank. BP Slotted/Drilled Rotors and TRD pads. HUGE difference over stock. I even noticed an improvement switching to that vs the stock rotors and EBC pads.

That paired with SS lines and performance fluid. You won't have any issues stopping when you need to. :top:

Ah, Rotors! I knew I was missing something. Thanks :top: With my luck I would have thought of that after I had the whole brake assembly disassembled and had to sit my truck outside on jackstands til the delivery guy came, lol.

I also have an interest in that rear conversion kit for cosmetic reasons... maybe I'll save that one for 60k :laugh:.

 

[XrunnIT]

For rotors and pads I paid just under 300 shipped to my door. Can't beat the stopping power for the price. Plus lifetime warranty on the rotors. :top:

Rear Discs FTW!

 

[heylookatthatblackXRunner]

XRunnIT, what rotors did you get? I got the BP slotted for $150 and TRD pads for $80

 

[XrunnIT]

I got the slotted/dimpled rotors. :top:

 

[heylookatthatblackXRunner]

Nice!!! How they holding up with your pads? I haven't put mine on yet so Im curiouse? Do you still have ABS enabled?

 

[XrunnIT]

Nice!!! How they holding up with your pads? I haven't put mine on yet so Im curiouse? Do you still have ABS enabled?

Pads and rotors holding up great. Couldn't be happier. ABS is still enabled. :top:

 

[heylookatthatblackXRunner]

ABS is still enabled.

Do you ever wish they weren't? Ie. Track days? Well I guess that's all just driver prefference too though...

 

[XrunnIT]

Do you ever wish they weren't? Ie. Track days? Well I guess that's all just driver prefference too though...

I would like to disable them on track days. but in turn I am learning to drive better, to the point where I can avoid ABS kicking in. Much more controlled driving. :top:

 

[x20Runner05]

i thought i had read somewhere that stainless lines give a better pressure to the system. :dontknow:

 

[Grumpy]

Just learn your braking threshold and you can go up to the limit without going over. Knowing your tire is the key.

i thought i had read somewhere that stainless lines give a better pressure to the system. :dontknow:

Technically yes...u don't loose any pressure due to expansion of the rubber lines.

 

[Michigan X-Runner]

rubber brake hoses expand more under pressure... your noticing that differnce, when you put on the stainless, It has nothing to do with losing pressure. you get less pedal travel because the hose is not not expanding much ( rubber hose has a higher fluid volume, then braided hose at high pressure), Hence a pedal the has less travel, and is firmer.

Braided stainless is stiffer then most of the OEM brakes hoses.

 

[heylookatthatblackXRunner]

I got front and rear Stop-Tech lines...

Optionsautosalon.com sells em

I would like to disable them on track days. but in turn I am learning to drive better, to the point where I can avoid ABS kicking in. Much more controlled driving. :top:

With ABS disconnected you can still practice control, but with faster entry and more driver controlled actions... There will be a day that bieng use to ABS won't do any good as oppose to the other way around...

And since you auto-x you don't have to worry about going off track or hitting anyone, perfect practice...

I 'd like to have it on a switch...

 

[gixxerman11]

they proley work alot better