Stainless Steel brake lines

[Avalnch]

Originally Posted by krisprz2010camaross

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

Can't tell you since the picture they have on their website do not match the Camaro brake lines. You should stick to the lines that re-use the OEM banjo bolt into the caliper.

[Avalnch]

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.

When it comes to the brakes, I would not take the risk. The crush washers are designed to deform once and create a seal. Fix the crush washers on that line by replacing them both with a single, new washer.

[Merc]

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 went with Russel too, no issues.

[Mike_G]

Originally Posted by Avalnch

When it comes to the brakes, I would not take the risk. The crush washers are designed to deform once and create a seal. Fix the crush washers on that line by replacing them both with a single, new washer.

That was my thought as well. I actually still have to bleed the system so not a big deal to swap them out. Just have to go get some new washers.

[rocknroll_jeph]

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."

I did the exact same thing to my Camaro (Goodrich and dot 4), and feel the exact same way when I come to a stop- I fear the cars behind me- I was rear ended once because the SUV behind me didn't want to slam on the brakes because the child in the back seat wasn't strapped in. Anyway, the upgrades were a real improvement and I feel very confident bring it to a full stop quickly.

[hammdo]

Originally Posted by rocknroll_jeph

I did the exact same thing to my Camaro (Goodrich and dot 4), and feel the exact same way when I come to a stop- I fear the cars behind me- I was rear ended once because the SUV behind me didn't want to slam on the brakes because the child in the back seat wasn't strapped in. Anyway, the upgrades were a real improvement and I feel very confident bring it to a full stop quickly.

+1 and I upgraded to the ZL1 full brakes also! Stopping is incredible...

-Don