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@ReaperZL1 · 04-12-2019, 02:13 PM

has anyone done the conversion to braided stainless lines on their zl1, I would love to get 1st hand thoughts and opinions on doing the conversion, how easy it is to do and responsiveness. also what about brake fluid, which one is everyone running for road coursing?

carparts · 04-12-2019, 03:51 PM

i did Spiegler steel braided lines on my Z28 much firmer pedal
wilwood 600 brake fluid

@ReaperZL1 · 04-12-2019, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by carparts

i did Spiegler steel braided lines on my Z28 much firmer pedal
wilwood 600 brake fluid

did you do the install yourself?
is that one better than Castrol SRF fluid?

@ReaperZL1 · 04-12-2019, 04:31 PM

also how long have you had them on, and have you had any issues yet?

carparts · 04-12-2019, 07:25 PM

Yes I did the install my self I took a couple hours. I'm not a fan of the SRF brake fluid Motul or willwood is much better brake fluid. I have only had my Z28 for a little while. But I've had many road race cars and motorcycles over the years. It's a dramatic different feeling brake pedal

@ReaperZL1 · 04-12-2019, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by carparts

Yes I did the install my self I took a couple hours. I'm not a fan of the SRF brake fluid Motul or willwood is much better brake fluid. I have only had my Z28 for a little while. But I've had many road race cars and motorcycles over the years. It's a dramatic different feeling brake pedal

I appreciate all the info man

Tomsusername · 04-13-2019, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by @ReaperZL1

I appreciate all the info man

As do I.

@ReaperZL1, thanks for the bump on this subject!

Also, will 2nd that Motul makes great fluid. I've ran DOT 5.1 and RBF600 in the past.

I can't vouch for SRF. All I know is that it's REALLY expensive, and I've heard a handful of guys claim that it supposedly "will not" boil. I feel like Wilwood or Motul is probably better bang for the buck. carparts also probably has more experience with this than I do.

ZL1-V · 04-13-2019, 04:46 PM

I went from factory fluid, to Castrol SRF, and then to Motul. I like the Motul as the Castrol works well but is not cost effective. The steel lines helped brake pedal feel.

Black_SS10 · 04-14-2019, 10:13 AM

I dont have a ZL1, but did the same upgrade. Made the pedal firmer, along with more confident. Easy and cheap upgrade.

@ReaperZL1 · 04-14-2019, 04:18 PM

thank you everyone for all the info. yeah the SRF is not really cost effective. I'm going to go motul this go around and test it out. I have new pads and slotted/drilled rotors coming in from R1 Concepts as well.

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Originally Posted by carparts

i did Spiegler steel braided lines on my Z28 much firmer pedal
wilwood 600 brake fluid

is this the correct sight, just want to double check before I order.

https://www.essexparts.com/spiegler-...t-camaro-sszl1

carparts · 04-14-2019, 04:56 PM

Yes those are the best quality ones I've found

@ReaperZL1 · 04-14-2019, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by carparts

Yes those are the best quality ones I've found

very well ,then ill probably be ordering those in the next week or so.
I'm brain farting right now but what about the rear. I forget lol

DrkPhx · 04-14-2019, 10:32 PM

I installed the Goodridge SS lines and Castrol DOT 4 synthetic fluid at the same time. Definitely has a firmer pedal, but it could be from the brake bleeding.

h018871 · 04-17-2019, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by @ReaperZL1

thank you everyone for all the info. yeah the SRF is not really cost effective. I'm going to go motul this go around and test it out. I have new pads and slotted/drilled rotors coming in from R1 Concepts as well.

If the rotors are getting hot enough that you're needing Motul fluid, they will crack at the cross drilled holes fairly quickly.

04-12-2019, 02:13 PM	#1
@ReaperZL1 Drives: 2013 camaro zl1 aka the Reaper Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: North carolina Posts: 237 View My Garage	braided stainless steel brake lines has anyone done the conversion to braided stainless lines on their zl1, I would love to get 1st hand thoughts and opinions on doing the conversion, how easy it is to do and responsiveness. also what about brake fluid, which one is everyone running for road coursing?

04-14-2019, 10:13 AM	#9
Black_SS10 SomeguyK Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: FL Posts: 1,947	I dont have a ZL1, but did the same upgrade. Made the pedal firmer, along with more confident. Easy and cheap upgrade. __________________ TMS 427, Dart iron Block, Forged assembly, Frankenstien heads, AGP TT 62/62 BB turbo's, AGP/Fore triple fuel system, Tilton clutch, Holley 1 7/8 shorties, Technostalgia tail lights,Oracle, Aeroforce, MGW shifter,Flowmaster, Pegasus subframe bushings,BMR trailing & toe arms,Z28 UCA bushings,Zl1 rear sway bar,Prothane,BMR,Goodridge brake lines,Ridetech HQ coilovers,3.91,Trutrac,billet caps,DSS axles,HE offest,built TR6060,1LE diffuser,Havoc spoiler,SSclones,20in MRR 017, Pirelli P Zero, Nitto NT555RII More to come.

04-12-2019, 03:51 PM	#2
carparts Drives: 2014 Z28 Black 2010 WF1 Stohr Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Metrowest Boston Posts: 50	i did Spiegler steel braided lines on my Z28 much firmer pedal wilwood 600 brake fluid

04-12-2019, 04:31 PM	#4
@ReaperZL1 Drives: 2013 camaro zl1 aka the Reaper Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: North carolina Posts: 237 View My Garage	also how long have you had them on, and have you had any issues yet?

04-12-2019, 07:25 PM	#5
carparts Drives: 2014 Z28 Black 2010 WF1 Stohr Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Metrowest Boston Posts: 50	Yes I did the install my self I took a couple hours. I'm not a fan of the SRF brake fluid Motul or willwood is much better brake fluid. I have only had my Z28 for a little while. But I've had many road race cars and motorcycles over the years. It's a dramatic different feeling brake pedal

04-13-2019, 04:46 PM	#8
ZL1-V Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,155	I went from factory fluid, to Castrol SRF, and then to Motul. I like the Motul as the Castrol works well but is not cost effective. The steel lines helped brake pedal feel.

04-14-2019, 04:56 PM	#11
carparts Drives: 2014 Z28 Black 2010 WF1 Stohr Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Metrowest Boston Posts: 50	Yes those are the best quality ones I've found

04-14-2019, 10:32 PM	#13
DrkPhx Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 / 2006 TB SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: MN Posts: 2,250	I installed the Goodridge SS lines and Castrol DOT 4 synthetic fluid at the same time. Definitely has a firmer pedal, but it could be from the brake bleeding.