I just installed the CA brake lines on my 2.2 and its awsome,,, it really makes a difference,, now I dont have to be stoping like a mile before the light , it just stops,,, also I made a before and after test on the stoping distances and is very notisable is more or less 20ft dont remember well.. I really recomend it , plus it came very fast,, they said it will take a week or 10 days and it only took 5 days to arrive,, and I live in PR that it has to go over seas ,,THATS AWSOME

 

Cool stuff. I was wondering how much of a difference lines would make. That's probably gonna be my first purchase for the car.

 

that was my firt purchase and is real important for me ,,, I have to be able to STOP before I FLY ,,, really great mod and afortable... also I change the brake fluid to MOTUL 600 DOT 4 just if any one was thinking about it

 

I don't doubt you that you love the stainless lines but I don't think that SS lines will make your car stop quicker, especially since your lines can't be more than 2 years old (not sure what year your car is).

I did the same upgrade on my VW and the pedal feel was very nice. However, if you're stomping on your brake pedal, whether you have the rubber ilnes or stainless lines, you're still stomping on the pedal and mazing out your g's. Stainless lines add reliability, longevity and prettyness but from a stopping power perspective, pretty much worthless.

If your lines are not covered in a plastic sleeve, go to home depot and find some that will fit. Stainless lines, if not covered will trap dirt in them and the continuous flexing will actually prematurely wear the inner lining and cause them to last less time than a standard rubber hose.'

BTW, I don't mean to downplay your mod. Stainless lines are an amazing upgrade. You're suposed to change your brake lines every 4 years, stainless lines every 8. Its very worth it to spend the extra $20 bucks to get the added durability.

 

Belto, you posted again before i pressed the submit button.

The difference you're feeling is more likely from your brake fluid than it is from your lines...again a great upgrade. Make sure you flush it every 2 years to get the peak performance!

 

my car is only 6 month old and I apreciate and will take in consideration your suggestions,, but is not only the pedal travel it actualy stops in less distance ,,, thanx for the info

 

Belto, the lines will give you a firmer pedal because the braided stainless steel outer housing will not let the brake line that is inside of it expand. The actual brake line is a plastic material, probably nylon. The stock lines are rubber with a cloth mesh and will alow the line to expand under preassure giving you a spongy pedal feel. Your stoping distance should not change, just the quality and accuracy of the stop. Dot 4 brake fluid has a higher boiling point than Dot 3. Unless you are really braking hard and a lot the fluid will not change the feel of your brakes. What you will find is new fluid will feel better because brake fluid will absorb moisture over time. When it does, your pedal will start feeling spongy. The moisture in the fluid can boil if it gets hot enough giving you a really bad brake feeling.
I think your upgrade was a very worthwhile investment.
Dennis

 

Not to hijack your thread or anything, but putting DOT4 in w/ existing DOT3 isnt a problem is it?

 

Wow, Denniss and I agree

Mixing brake fluids should not be a problem but you really should flush the system. You aren't getting any added benefit of DOT 4 if you still have DOT 3 in there. I'd go ATE Blue, you can defnately tell when bleading where the old stops and new begins

 

I didnt think mixing was a good idea so I flush the entire fluid and put the DOT 4,,,I totaly agree with you Dennis ,,, well maybe is no braking faster but I feel very secure that it will stop,, before y was afraid it diding ...