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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 12:35 PM
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I would like to replace my stock brake lines with SS brake lines. What is a good brand to go with? Also are they a direct replacement?
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I really like my Techna-fit lines, and in fact replaced Russells with Techna-fits on my car. We have direct-fit line sets for cars with or without traction control. Techna-fit lines are also meet all D.O.T. specification and have been tested to meet that standard.

And we ship them for free.....

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For cars with Traction Control (ASR/TCS): http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...=194&ModelID=7
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This might sound like a stupid question but how do I find out if I have the traction control or not? If I'm not mistaken if you have it there is a switch on top on the ac/controls to turn it on and off.
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This might sound like a stupid question but how do I find out if I have the traction control or not? If I'm not mistaken if you have it there is a switch on top on the ac/controls to turn it on and off.
If you have tc, there will be a switch next to your fog light switch that says asr. Sam's lines are good, but anoter good option is Goodridge...I have those and love them.
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Thanks for the info I will look into both.
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The switch on Pontiacs is down by your knee in front of, and to the left of the shifter. On Camaro's it's next to the fog-light switch.

I can also do Goodridge, but I don't because frankly they just cost more @ $140 and $165/set, and don't have free shipping. But you want those, I can get them too (simply just think the Techna-fits are just as good for less money--they all meet the DOT certification.
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how hard is it to swap the lines out? I've never had to bleed brakes before.
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Originally Posted by Sam Strano
I really like my Techna-fit lines, and in fact replaced Russells with Techna-fits on my car. We have direct-fit line sets for cars with or without traction control. Techna-fit lines are also meet all D.O.T. specification and have been tested to meet that standard.

And we ship them for free.....

For cars without Traction Control: http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...=194&ModelID=7

For cars with Traction Control (ASR/TCS): http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...=194&ModelID=7
Just wondering why you removed your Russells. I have Russells and if there is something wrong with them I would like to know.
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any quality line will be about the same. its like comparing LCAs. if you get some no name ebay set, they might be a 'universal' length and not fit perfectly. if its a name brand, theyre all a direct fit. obviously youll need to do a thorough bleeding after youre done.
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Just wondering why you removed your Russells. I have Russells and if there is something wrong with them I would like to know.
Broke one... Not any fault of the line, due to an accident. Needed new ones, and found Tecnha-fit to work well, be readily available and meet DOT cert. too.
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I've had stellar warranty/customer support from Russel on SSbraided oil lines on a custom Harley. I don't know anything about Techna-fit, but the way Russel treated me in Daytona during Bike Week a few years ago was nothing short of outstanding.
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