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Old 06-13-2007, 12:11 AM
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Default Which Braided Stainless Steel Brake Lines To Go With? StopTech? Earl's? Goodridge?

Hey guys, putting together a C5 Conversion as some of you know and would like to know which brake lines should I purchase?

StopTech? $59.99
Earl's? $89.99 - $129.99
Goodridge? $89.99 - $99.99
I think there is 1 or 2 more I am forgetting. So any info would be greatly appreciated. Also, why are Stoptech's cheaper?

Also, since I will be running C5 front rotors, do I purchase rear F-body LS1 separately? Or should I just purchase a Corvette Kit and be done with it???

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Old 06-14-2007, 02:19 AM
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I installed stop tech's braided stainless steel lines and my brakes feel a 110 percent better than stock.....+1 for stop tech
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I ordered the $150 kit from Rotorsonline. Still waiting for an email updating my of my order status Ordered Monday, hopefully I'll have them tomorrow.
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I got the earls lines and they work fine but I also did a z06 brake upgrade at the same time. With the new brakes I notice a difference on high speed braking.
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I sell mostly Techna-fit lines. About $150, but have specific kits for both ASR/TCS cars and "normal" cars (6 and 5 lines respectively). DOT approved and with a better than average covering over the braid (which is prone to cracking in a matter of weeks on some lines). That covering is to try and keep dirt from between the braids, as is the rubber covering on stock lines (which use braided fiberglass inside).
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I installed some Russell lines today. They included 6 lines (2 for TCS). The fronts were a little shorter than stock, but they were fine at full turn. Be sure to use the copper washers on both sides of the line at the caliper. They will leak if you don't (I found out the hard way).
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My Earl's work great, been on the car since last April.
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I have Earls as well. Nice product, no problems with install.
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Goodridge here, very noticeable improvement. Just go order from a sponsor, most brands seem to have no distinctive differences. Sam is a great resource..
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Yea, I just wanted to know if one was better than the other. But it sounds like a, "Which Air Lid is Better?," type of debate. I'll just see which one I could get the best deal on.



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