Stainless Steel brake lines - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

keith.wilkinson.10 · 03-14-2015, 05:08 AM

Just wanted to stir up some chatter. How bad do I need these. I'll use a good dot4 and maybe a track pad on track days but what about the lines.

I found these I like the red pvc coating
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...&storeId=10001

Rob@WretchedMS · 03-14-2015, 10:41 AM

Stainless lines are great if you are doing track days.

I like the Russell Lines, we sell those for about the same price (but they are backordered again), as well as the Agency Power Lines also for about the same price, (1 set of them left)

We also carry the Goodrich lines, they are a bit more expensive, but are more available
either way you can't go wrong, they are all good options.

Apex Motorsports · 03-14-2015, 10:49 AM

For track use braided lines are a must. For street use they are a nice upgrades. Braided lines will improve brake feel and performance but also add an extra layer of safety.

Dexman1349 · 03-16-2015, 12:22 PM

I went with the Goodrich lines and DOT4 fluid when I did the CTS-V upgrade on my daily driver. It just made sense.

Now when I'm driving to work and have to stop quickly in traffic, my concern is no longer "will I stop in time" but rather, "will the guy behind me stop in time."

bannonm · 03-16-2015, 04:35 PM

Buy ones that will work on the ZL1/CTS-V calipers. They are a little longer than the SS, but it you ever decide to upgrade calipers, you won't be buying new brake lines again.

JDP Sales · 03-17-2015, 12:41 PM

Stainless Steel brake lines are a great upgrade. I highly recommend them along with a good DOT 4 Fluid.

I would suggest spending a little more for the Goodridge lines though. Part # 12219 is what you need for the SS and part #12227 for the ZL1 or SS's doing the CTS-V brake upgrade. (you can use the 12227 lines on stock SS calipers as well)

Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

ActNup NY · 03-17-2015, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDP Tyler

Stainless Steel brake lines are a great upgrade. I highly recommend them along with a good DOT 4 Fluid.

I would suggest spending a little more for the Goodridge lines though. Part # 12219 is what you need for the SS and part #12227 for the ZL1 or SS's doing the CTS-V brake upgrade. (you can use the 12227 lines on stock SS calipers as well)

Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

So Ty what about a v6 doing an SS brake upgrade could I too use the 12227 as well?

JDP Sales · 03-17-2015, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ActNup NY

So Ty what about a v6 doing an SS brake upgrade could I too use the 12227 as well?

Yeah, you could, but if you're just going with the SS calipers, I'd stick with the 12219 lines.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Dizzy82 · 03-17-2015, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dexman1349

I went with the Goodrich lines and DOT4 fluid when I did the CTS-V upgrade on my daily driver. It just made sense.

Now when I'm driving to work and have to stop quickly in traffic, my concern is no longer "will I stop in time" but rather, "will the guy behind me stop in time."

+1. Any brake upgrade is a worthwhile upgrade.

Mike_G · 03-17-2015, 04:54 PM

When I installed stainless lines I didn't notice at the time but one of the old crush washers on the rear stayed on the caliper so now there is an extra. It seemed to seal up fine with it there. Should I remove it and replace with two new washers or should it be fine with the extra used on still in there. I have the old used one/ new one/ line/ new one/ banjo bolt. No leaks as of right now.

Avalnch · 03-17-2015, 08:18 PM

Stay away from the Racing Brake lines (or others like them). They are junk! Had to replace all four of mine when I rebuilt my calipers. Went with the Russel lines. Great price and reuses the OEM banjo bolts.

Assassinx1 · 03-17-2015, 11:11 PM

I have a set of zl1 good ridge front lines for sale $125 shipped.

krisprz2010camaross · 03-17-2015, 11:31 PM

I'm thinking about getting these http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...es-5th-gen.htm . Are they any good?

keith.wilkinson.10 · 03-18-2015, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike_G

When I installed stainless lines I didn't notice at the time but one of the old crush washers on the rear stayed on the caliper so now there is an extra. It seemed to seal up fine with it there. Should I remove it and replace with two new washers or should it be fine with the extra used on still in there. I have the old used one/ new one/ line/ new one/ banjo bolt. No leaks as of right now.

Having two copper washers is not a problem they will crush to seal; no leaks no problem.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avalnch

Stay away from the Racing Brake lines (or others like them). They are junk! Had to replace all four of mine when I rebuilt my calipers. Went with the Russel lines. Great price and reuses the OEM banjo bolts.

I feel as if an uncoated ss line would be subject to failure before a coated or even steel braided rubber hose. Even SS can rust; especially a lower grade like 304. Also may be possible to embed dirt in braids and add to the deterioration.

I'm interested if anyone knows bursting pressures and temp ratings for OEM style and aftermarket.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bannonm

Buy ones that will work on the ZL1/CTS-V calipers. They are a little longer than the SS, but it you ever decide to upgrade calipers, you won't be buying new brake lines again.

I assume they are longer to reach the connection on the caliper. Is that correct?

03-16-2015, 12:22 PM	#4
Dexman1349 2010 2SS/RS M6 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Auckland, NZ Posts: 1,482	I went with the Goodrich lines and DOT4 fluid when I did the CTS-V upgrade on my daily driver. It just made sense. Now when I'm driving to work and have to stop quickly in traffic, my concern is no longer "will I stop in time" but rather, "will the guy behind me stop in time." __________________ 2/7/2014: 419 hp, 419 tq Cosmetic: ZL1 front w/mailslot, painted stripes, powdercoated SS rims, tow hook, and full chrome delete Suspension: Pfadt subframe bushings, Pfadt rear UCA bushings, Z28 Upper control arms, Spohn trailing arms with BMR trailing arm & differential bushings, ZL1 Toe Rods and springs, Prothane radius arm inserts & steering rack bushing, Pfadt Sport front sway, FE4 conversion w/ DS rear sway, Pfadt strut brace Drivetrain: RMCR tune, CAI intake, Kooks headers, hi-flo cats & exhaust, VMAX TB, ZL1 fuel pump, LSR Tri-Ax shifter Bumblebee Racecar Build

03-16-2015, 04:35 PM	#5
bannonm Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 VR Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,536	Buy ones that will work on the ZL1/CTS-V calipers. They are a little longer than the SS, but it you ever decide to upgrade calipers, you won't be buying new brake lines again. __________________

03-17-2015, 11:31 PM	#13
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03-14-2015, 05:08 AM	#1
keith.wilkinson.10 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IBM Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Moncks Corner SC Posts: 204 View My Garage	Stainless Steel brake lines Just wanted to stir up some chatter. How bad do I need these. I'll use a good dot4 and maybe a track pad on track days but what about the lines. I found these I like the red pvc coating http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...&storeId=10001

03-14-2015, 10:41 AM	#2
Rob@WretchedMS Drives: His Wife Crazy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Silas Deane Auto,CT Name: Rob Anderson Posts: 1,789	Stainless lines are great if you are doing track days. I like the Russell Lines, we sell those for about the same price (but they are backordered again), as well as the Agency Power Lines also for about the same price, (1 set of them left) We also carry the Goodrich lines, they are a bit more expensive, but are more available either way you can't go wrong, they are all good options.

03-14-2015, 10:49 AM	#3
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,165	For track use braided lines are a must. For street use they are a nice upgrades. Braided lines will improve brake feel and performance but also add an extra layer of safety.

03-17-2015, 12:41 PM	#6
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	Stainless Steel brake lines are a great upgrade. I highly recommend them along with a good DOT 4 Fluid. I would suggest spending a little more for the Goodridge lines though. Part # 12219 is what you need for the SS and part #12227 for the ZL1 or SS's doing the CTS-V brake upgrade. (you can use the 12227 lines on stock SS calipers as well) Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

03-17-2015, 04:54 PM	#10
Mike_G Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Ma Posts: 476	When I installed stainless lines I didn't notice at the time but one of the old crush washers on the rear stayed on the caliper so now there is an extra. It seemed to seal up fine with it there. Should I remove it and replace with two new washers or should it be fine with the extra used on still in there. I have the old used one/ new one/ line/ new one/ banjo bolt. No leaks as of right now.

03-17-2015, 08:18 PM	#11
Avalnch Drives: Rally Yellow Camaro+Avalanche Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,110	Stay away from the Racing Brake lines (or others like them). They are junk! Had to replace all four of mine when I rebuilt my calipers. Went with the Russel lines. Great price and reuses the OEM banjo bolts.

03-17-2015, 11:11 PM	#12
Assassinx1 Drives: Corvettec5 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Haledon Posts: 192	I have a set of zl1 good ridge front lines for sale $125 shipped.