Brake lines for Brembos

I've recently installed my rear Brembos, and although the OEM style stainless lines fit, I don't like the way they have to be bent to fit.

 

Has anyone installed other brake lines, such as the STi ones ? Would they fit or would it need something custom ?

I used StopTech ss lines on all corners of my brembo conversion (well, with the exception of one of the four rear lines, that is still stock, couldn't get the sob off of the hard line and didn't want to risk breaking it, so I just left it ) and yeah, the rears do have to bend in a wierd way, but it seems to be within reason. The fronts seem to be just fine.

I guess something that is straight at the caliper end would work. Don't know about STi lines but it seems the LGT need about 10-15 inches in length.

STI lines won't fit, neither 04-07 nor 08-09.

 

In fact, JDM tuned by STI that came with Brembos.... also uses the stock location ghetto fitting lines (braided) . Not sure about S402.

 

There is apparently newer style Goodridge lines that fit better - they have less "bend" to them. One of Edmundu's original lines blew (luckily for him in my driveway) and he got replacement ones that fit better with the Brembos.

Phil,

 

I can custom make a set for you with the Brembo caliper end and a LGT end with the correct length. PM me.

Phil,

 

I can custom make a set for you with the Brembo caliper end and a LGT end with the correct length. PM me.

 

I'd be interested as well.. but - who would make it? How is it tested? Would it be coated?

 

Brake lines are serious stuff.

They would be coated Techna Fit lines. Same brand we've been selling for all these years. Good thing about TF is I can call them and ask for such a request. It's pretty simple actually, they just build a LGT line, but instead of putting a LGT caliper end on, they slap the fitting for the Brembo on.

Hmmm, in that case depending on price (please pm) I'd be in - for two sets actually. In their "smoke" color if possible (to match my Carbon Goodridge lines).

 

I can take some pictures of my Goddridge lines. Depending on the length of the Technafit Brembo type fitting The line length might need to be adjusted a little bit - I can take picture of my install if you like.

PM sent.

 

I think there could be quite a demand for these, and it might be worth setting up a GB thread to see how many people are interested, that could help keep costs down too.

One off sets would be $149 shipped. I might be able to discount more if we get more orders. I'd like to avoid the term/definition of "group buy" though, many vendors and suppliers view that as pretty negative terminology . I'll happily do a LGT discount of 10% with free shipping if you and unclemat order at the same time.

 

Colors are not an issue since they are getting custom made anyways. I believe the smoke color you refer to is just their clear?

Actually smoke is different than clear:

 

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Let's see how many are interested.

 

1. PhilT (1 set clear)

2.

Let's see how many are interested.

 

1. PhilT (1 set clear)

2. atc5 (1 set black)

 

Let's see how many are interested.

 

1. PhilT (1 set clear)

2. atc5 (1 set black)

3. OBXT_King (1 set clear)

I am only interested in the rearmost lines.... 2 pairs. Smoke.

This is just for the rears

 

1. PhilT (1 set clear)

2. atc5 (1 set black)

3. OBXT_King (1 set clear)

4. Unclemat (2 sets smoke)

5.

$150 for just two lines? I hope not...

Good point

 

The MSRP for a full set of the Techna Fit 6 lines is $150

 

Eric, can you clarify, thanks.

$150 for just two lines? I hope not...

 

that's a lot of $$$

Good point

 

The MSRP for a full set of the Techna Fit 6 lines is $150

 

Eric, can you clarify, thanks.

 

Yes, that was for a full set of 6 lines. For the rear it is only two lines and should be a whole lot cheaper. I'll find out tomorrow. I'll guess around $60-70.

1. PhilT (1 set clear)

2. atc5 (1 set black)

3. OBXT_King (1 set clear)

4. Unclemat (2 sets smoke)

5. Waxiboy (1 set clear)

Yes, that was for a full set of 6 lines. For the rear it is only two lines and should be a whole lot cheaper. I'll find out tomorrow. I'll guess around $60-70.

oh.. in that case i may be interested in a set.

 

So just to be sure we are talking about the lines that connect to the rear calipers, correct? These would be slightly shorter so that the lines that we all are using now dont have to loop around akwardly?

Yes, that was for a full set of 6 lines. For the rear it is only two lines and should be a whole lot cheaper. I'll find out tomorrow. I'll guess around $60-70.

 

Thanks.

 

I imagine everyone who has done the Brembo upgrade has already replaced the stock lines so will only need the rear two.

 

So just to be sure we are talking about the lines that connect to the rear calipers, correct? These would be slightly shorter so that the lines that we all are using now dont have to loop around akwardly?

 

That's correct, it's just so the line can go through the two little locating tabs on the rear caliper.

Yes, that was for a full set of 6 lines. For the rear it is only two lines and should be a whole lot cheaper. I'll find out tomorrow. I'll guess around $60-70.

 

I figured as much. By declaring "1 set", I wanted a full kit.

I figured as much. By declaring "1 set", I wanted a full kit.

 

You can still get the full set, with the custom rear lines for the price that Eric mentioned initially.