ls1ssws6

im about to order some ATE rotors and hawk pads for my 01 trans am. Just curious should i get some stainless brake lines as well? What is the benefit to getting them? and what brand would you guys suggest? Are the Earls just as good as the others?

thanks guys

leadfoot4

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I assume you're referring to the "brake hoses", yes? I have a '96 Z-28 and my wife has a 2000 Lincoln LS. Neither car was known for outstanding braking, despite the fact that each one was capable of some serious speed. I put the stainless-braided hoses on my car about 12 years ago, and hers 7 years ago. They've worked well on both cars, however I can't say that they made a "world of difference".....

z28bryan

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I can't say they made a world of difference either because I changed my fluid at the same time. But I can tell you that changing the fluid and going to steel brake lines enhanced pedal feel. Basically the point on the brake pedal between no brakes and full brakes becomes a shorter distance. I prefer this personally.

Keep in mind it doesn't effect stopping power. Since the pedal now applies brakes quicker with less pedal travel, you may feel like it's stopping faster when actually you are just applying more force with your own foot.

ls1ssws6

sounds like im gonna have to go ahead and get these. I am talking about these http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...D=16&ModelID=8 I have talked to a few people and they say they are a good addition since im gonna be changing the rotors and pads along with painting the calipers within the next month.

thanks for you input guys

_JB_

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I like mine, easy to install as well! I was painting my calipers so I figured why not.

ls1ssws6

yep i will also be painting the calipers when i install the new rotors and pads

Viper

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They are good for 'consistent' braking, especially on a road course. What happens with stock ones is they can make the pedal feel soft over many runs; the steel ones help prevent this.

Foxxtron

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IMHO, I pretty much agree with what's stated so far, but if there is one tip that I may give is...

Inspect them regularly. Even though the stainless steel mesh can make an improvement (dependent on situation), the outer coating on some stainless steel meshed lines can wear down and allow some dirt to get trapped and cause additional wear and tear. Most of mine never have, except with HPDE, but I've seen some that have never seen a "race-oriented" driving event that have small wear that caused brake system failure.