Listen Up:

I'm planning on the AD22VF brake conversion, on my high powered big block SE-R. I have all the parts, but I have questions on the brake lines. I know there are companies that make stainless steel brake lines, SMC, Russell, and Goodrich to name a few.

I need your thoughts and experience.

I will monitor this thread for the next couple weeks and make my decision.

QinSac :)

on my high powered big block SE-R

Cool as hell! You dropped a 454 in your SE-R?!?!? :)

I need your thoughts and experience.


Russell sucks. Goodridge is good. No experience with SMC but never heard anything bad about them.

I'd say... go with the "Goodridge" lines + Motul brake fluid.

I have goodridge with normal fluid. I could use some other synthetic stuff ***. Great for pedal feel. It's still relativley mushy, nothing to be done here I bled them to death. SMc makes the big ass brake kit ($$), so it should be good too.

SMC lines actually have better fittings on them than goodrige. but both are good, i have goodridge on minebut what ever floats your boat.

Walter, from N. Cal

Originally posted by MaddMatt
Cool as hell! You dropped a 454 in your SE-R?!?!? :)
What, you naturally assume its a chebby? I bet its a 460.

I've got SMCs, and have no complaints.

I've got SMCs and, frankly, the only difference I noticed over the stock rubber lines is that the new lines are blue.

The fittings on the SMCs are really nice and it's kinda pimpy-looking but unless you track your car frequently, IMO, it's $150 that could be spent elsewhere.

Andy

maxQ hit that right on the head. SS brake lines are a subtle mod really only noticeable under extreme conditions. If you upgrade your brakes, SS lines should be included in the list but they don't make large contributions to the braking "bottom line". They contribute more to the feel of the brake pedal.

I've got the goodridge lines and they are nice, but I really couldn't tell a damn thing.

I agree the lines don't actually make you stop better (not significantly) but good pedal feel is necessary to properly modulate brakes. Esp w/o ABS.
The fittings on the goodridge lines are kinda so-so quality wise, but they were a full $25 cheaper at $124.