I purchased this exact set from Ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/Baer-SS4-Plus-11-inch-Rotor-Front-82-92-GM-F-Body-All-4301450C-/370628232633?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item564b2a05b9&vxp=mtr

And after install my mechanic told me that the steel lines 'are after market
and they are being pinched while braking under turns. has anyone experienced this? If anyone has gotten a full stainless steel brake line setup and can shed some experience/advise as well as part numbers that would be great!

We also grinded down the ears of the spindle so we could use them on my factory 16" Rims, will this be an issue when selecting a new wheel set? If so what should i measure to calculate if it will clear or not?

Also i believe my front pads are going out as they are starting to squeak at each stop; suggestions of new pads? New hardware? only parts that will fit obviously as this is where i am a bit undecisive on. Also this as of right now is the main issue. Im aware crossed/drilled slotted rotors trap chemicals that will emit the squeaking noise when stopping however it sounds like its the pads and if not what can i do to better deafen the squeaking when applying brakes - significant and sharp when coming to a dead stop at any speed.


I only have the fronts right now as im going to be putting in a new rear axle with new brakes (going to get baer again).

This may be miniscule but will allow me to confirm what parts i may need to fix this issue.
Thanks for your time and hope to hear from everyone soon

The lines should never pinch, are tbey installed properly or is there a twist in the line when the wheels are straight? How many miles on the kit?

The lines should be routed from the caliper up to the strut and then to the chassis. This way the line runs close to the steering axis and should not pinch at all.

Hey 86TA thanks for the response,

The kit has been installed for roughly 300 Miles, I don't see/experience signs of twisting/loss of power when braking under turns/straights however it was noted by my mechanic that they are pinching when the wheels are at the turned position.

What would even pinch when at full wheel lock L/R i wouldn't imagine anything to be in the way getting pinched. When my mechanic told me he couldn't show me he just was saying how it pinches.. he suggested getting OEM Brake lines but they shouldn't be whats pinching either? Its confused the hell outta me at this point next to drive me crazy knowing something isn't performing as it should.

I had my mechanic install them because i didn't want to modify the spindle and shave off to much or install my brakes improperly. And by Mechanic yes a full lift support, 35 Years of experience specializing in Brakes and custom Exhaust. He is a family friend who i've taken my other vehicle to as well, he's no idiot but were all human and potential to forgetting a small thing is still a potential to consider.

I will take pictures when i get home from work and post them on this thread so you guys can better see whats going on.

I see both you twin turbo and 86TA everywhere i look on this forums threads so im assured you guys will give it to me straight, thanks again ill provide as much accurate information and pictures as i can.
Thanks Again

Can you be more specific. The OEM spindle works with factory 16" wheels unmodified. Do you mean the spindles had to be cut down to install the brake brackets?

Again confused. Are you suggesting you have worn down your brake pads in 300 miles?

Mostly though you need to get that brake line issue sorted out before you drive the car any more. If they are being stretched you have a very dangerous situation. Pictures would help greatly.

Do you access to a lift or a jack and some jackstands? If so pull a wheel off and see whats pinching and where. I dont believe there is any room to tweak the bracket on the strut for the brake line. From the look of the lines in the photo, the caliper side connection is a 90 degree fitting and the caliper has a male flare connection, if thats the case it may jus be a matter or loosening and rotating the 90 part of the hose slightly to relieve some strain on the line and stop the pinching.

The squeek could be a failed or glazed pad/rotor, could possible be from the pad compound, but thats unlikely sijce its an off the shelf baer kit.

I have a much larger baer setup on my 92 and with stainless lines there is no contact anywhere and nothing close to a pinch.

The OEM spindle works but i had the factory 16" RS rims, 1" eibach sportlines, and the ear was shaved from the spindle to clear the brake brackets.

I don't know if the pads are toasted, it was the ones supplied with the pkg on ebay. They've seen at the most 600 - 700 Miles since install, squeaks when going to a complete stop now. and takes turns funny while braking.. it just doesn't feel right and i avoid braking while turning anyways, usually roll to desired speed then execute turn.

I do have access but i haven't had day light, i tried taking a video and pics but there not even worth putting on as my wheel was still on, ill be getting that up hopefully if i can beat traffic today if not Saturday morning. I saw the line and it doesn't seem like ANYTHING is remotely close to pinching it, its next to the shock then leads to the top part of the chassis - which is why im confused as to how it could be pinched as my mechanic claimed.

Maybe if someone can post a similar brake setup photo to help identify the line in question of being pinched. or even just the componentry lines that go from the caliper that would clear alot of confusion on my half which im not trying to have confuse YOU GUYS!

Sorry if im vague in this thread, thats why im wanting to learn how it works and what might be the issue.

The rotors and all hardware parts were brand new installed profesionally, i do have jack stands jack etc ill get to it by saturday morning at the latest.

86TA you did have a point, i did note the 90 Degree tiny fitting, and the flare connection on my caliper when i changed out my ball joints, how would you suggest relieving the strain on the line ?..

I also doubt its a failed rotor this early in its life, but anything could happen.

What baer setup to you have on your 92 TA ? Pics ?

I'll be contributing some pictures and more information to the thread by the weekend.
:Thanks: everybody for the helpful advice and suggestions

14" baer kit, 6 piston

As for the fitting, it could be installed pointing the line the wrong way, it would just have to be loosend and reorientated possibly relieving some stress on the line. Would have to see pics, or you would have to look it over and see if it seems to be the problem

Oh big sexy,
Where did you manage to find those bad mamajammas ? lol

What do you have in the rear as well?
Personal contemplation for myself as i have 4 in the front but what would be more ideal 2/4/6 piston for the rear?

What kind of wheels/tires are you running too ?

and are those Koni sports i see there ?