Goodridge SS brake lines

[stueck9356]

Do both the goodridge and stoptech have the clear sleeve over the SS line to prevent chafing?

[teamturbo]

Is there any noticeable performance increase using aftermarket brake lines for just street use?

[Cjymiller]

Originally Posted by teamturbo

Is there any noticeable performance increase using aftermarket brake lines for just street use?

That depends on how you drive on the street

This was a modification I did before a track day. I'm not sure you really require it for street driving.

[stugray]

I build race cars as a hobby. I have been told numerous times to NOT put SS brake lines on a street car because they MUST be inspected regularly as they are MORE prone to failure than stock rubber lines.

As long as you intend to thoroughly inspect them on a regular basis, then go for it.
If you are the type that never gets underneath your car , then DONT do it.

I dont think the average driver will notice any difference in braking feel.

[Frost]

Originally Posted by stugray

I build race cars as a hobby. I have been told numerous times to NOT put SS brake lines on a street car because they MUST be inspected regularly as they are MORE prone to failure than stock rubber lines.

As long as you intend to thoroughly inspect them on a regular basis, then go for it.
If you are the type that never gets underneath your car , then DONT do it.

I dont think the average driver will notice any difference in braking feel.

What kind of failure are we talking about? I've heard this before but no one has ever said what kind of failure. Are we talking about more prone to rupturing since it allows for the transmission of such high pressures? Not trying to be an ass but really do want to know.

EDIT: NVM - I found out. SS lines are harder to visually inspect for imminent failures since the actual tubing that holds the fluid is INSIDE the SS hosing and not visible from the outside. Most of the time, race cars change these along with their pads so they never have to check them but for the street, this is a bad thing given that people assume everything will continue to work forever.

[CSG David]

Originally Posted by Frost

What kind of failure are we talking about? I've heard this before but no one has ever said what kind of failure. Are we talking about more prone to rupturing since it allows for the transmission of such high pressures? Not trying to be an ass but really do want to know.

EDIT: NVM - I found out. SS lines are harder to visually inspect for imminent failures since the actual tubing that holds the fluid is INSIDE the SS hosing and not visible from the outside. Most of the time, race cars change these along with their pads so they never have to check them but for the street, this is a bad thing given that people assume everything will continue to work forever.

OEM brake lines are very well designed these days. If you intend to track often, the heat cycling is also an issue in that area. OEM or SS lines, replacing them on a regular basis will ensure safety and performance. We have significant experience on track and DD cars. Safety is the utmost importance for you enjoy your car.

[wparsons]

Originally Posted by stueck9356

Do both the goodridge and stoptech have the clear sleeve over the SS line to prevent chafing?

Stoptech does for sure, can't comment on goodridge since I haven't seen them in person.

Originally Posted by teamturbo

Is there any noticeable performance increase using aftermarket brake lines for just street use?

No performance difference at all, just better braking feel from less elasticity in the lines.

Originally Posted by Frost

What kind of failure are we talking about? I've heard this before but no one has ever said what kind of failure. Are we talking about more prone to rupturing since it allows for the transmission of such high pressures? Not trying to be an ass but really do want to know.

EDIT: NVM - I found out. SS lines are harder to visually inspect for imminent failures since the actual tubing that holds the fluid is INSIDE the SS hosing and not visible from the outside. Most of the time, race cars change these along with their pads so they never have to check them but for the street, this is a bad thing given that people assume everything will continue to work forever.

Stainless lines also seem to fail catastrophically at the joint from line to fitting instead of somewhere along the line.

[Trac Toy]

Good ridge does not have a cover over the stainless braiding.

[Tye300]

Originally Posted by pauland

Guys, im buying some SS brake lines very soon and i've decided to go with Goodridge since several friends have used and spoke highly of them. I have noticed there are several part numbers of the goodridge brakelines that would fit the BRZ/FRS. Anybody here bought a goodridge yet? Can you kindly share the part number of the item you bought? Thanks in advance!

Pauland, I ordered mine from Jeremy at Ft86speedfactory.com. I just installed them the other day, as my previous SS brake line ruptured. Getting ready for next season Racing Idol! See you on the 25th!

[utekineir]

Originally Posted by Trac Toy

Good ridge does not have a cover over the stainless braiding.

Last I knew they had a couple grades of lines

The lower more common line not being coated

[Trac Toy]

Originally Posted by utekineir

Last I knew they had a couple grades of lines

The lower more common line not being coated

Could be the case. All the ones I've ever used were not coated.

[Tye300]

Originally Posted by utekineir

Last I knew they had a couple grades of lines

The lower more common line not being coated

Their Asian market lines do. I recently swapped mine out due to one of the lines rupturing. Here's how they look.



I went with the US spec lines now. Looks much beefier.

[Noz]

Do NOT buy the Goodridge lines. Buy the Stoptechs.

I ran the Goodridge lines for about 9 months with only 1 track day and 1 autocross day and they failed on me a couple weeks ago. I was driving normally on the street and pressed on the brakes going down hill. The pedal went all the way down like how it feels when you're bleeding the brakes. Not a fun feeling. The front line ruptured where it connects to the suspension. It looked like it was caused by a design flaw. The lines were too short causing too much of a crease at the connection points and ended up rupturing at a stress point. I swapped to the Stoptechs and they fit much better. They were a bit beefier, longer and had no stress points.

[kuhlka]

I have Goodridge lines on my STI. Combined with the Perrin MC brace, the pedal feel is firmed up a lot.