Came across this brake line kit when I ordered my Stillens. I have not seen anybody talk about brake lines being a big upgrade issue...

If you are using a hi performance- hi temperature brake fluid, drilled rotors, hi perf pads then would it make sense to have a high performance brake line setup?.

http://www.stillen.com/product/brake...252-38323.html


Has anybody noticed any difference in using brake lines other than the stock lines?

I understand that at some point, re-investing in OEM replacement versus a complete redo with LS1 or better brake systems, but those systems are quite cost prohibitive for me.

Drive habits are aggressive street with 1-2 HPDE's per year and possible foray into autox.

 

It is a pedal feel issue. The soft lines (of any construction) are by far the largest contributor to system compliance. This means your pedal is longer than it needs to be. It is generally considered desirable to reduce compliance in the braking system. For a system like OEM, where the pedal is already excessively long, stainless lines will help shorten it up a little bit, but nothing dramatic.

The good news is several of the swap brake kits re-use OEM lines, so an investment may not be wasted depending on which setup you choose.

Now the Goodridge lines you have linked are the ones to get. Out of all of the premade brake line brands, in my opinion they are best. Now whether they are worth $150 is a question on you can answer. In my opinion if your current rubber lines are ok, I would save the money for a full brake kit. Especially for someone like you who wants to run track days.

John

 

You will feel a difference. The players challenge cars had to change out the stock brake lines for racing with 10.5" brembo brakes before they "invented" the 1LE brakes for season 2/3 of the series. But whether they are worth $150 is the difference is a hard question. I found a four line kit for $60 and had to use a Raybestos centre line. Apparently the back left lines were steel from the factory. Mine still had the steel lines in the back. Double check yours as you may just need the front lines.