Rick'SS 98

Subject says it all, are there any real differences that make one better than the other? Also, who is using synthetic brake fluid like Valvoline Synpower?

Zeta

IMHO earls are second rate.

Goodridge are coated and are part of some of the high end brake kits. If you have seen SS lines on a bike, then you know what I am desciribing.

Lots of people use synthetic fluid. The valvoline is a cut above stock. It is affordable. I have seen it for less than 4$/qt on special.

Have you found a place that sells a complete Goodridge set? Best I have found is custom order only, kinda pricy.

Rick'SS 98

Just off the top of my head, I think that Tirerack sells Goodridge (I think it was a five line kit for $140 and $160 for a tcs six line kit). I didn't know that Goodridge existed until I ran a search for SS brake lines and saw a post from another member. I'll try tirerack again and advise later if I have time. Thanks for the reply!

DrkPhx

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I run the Earl's & Valvoline sythentic with good results. Combined with cross-drill/slotted rotors and new pads; it's a killer setup.

Zeta

I too have Earls lines. I will replace them at the end of the season.

The hotter setup is 4 blank rotors and a more agressive pad in front than back.

sawedoff

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I use Goodridge brake lines on my car, that I bought from the Tire Rack. They are about $148, and well worth it. A spongy soft pedal, will be a thing of the past. You will need to reuse your stock banjo bolts, as the ones Goodride sent in their kit won't work. I use a synthetic racing brake fluid called Neo-Synthetic Super DOT 610. I love it! Goodridge makes better hoses, end of story.

Rick'SS 98

Thanks guys, Goodridge it is!!!!! Any special instructions for the five line swap?

sawedoff

iTrader: (3)

There's not much to look out for. They will give you a set of banjo bolts. In my particular case, they were incorrect, because the were coarse thread. The bolts on my calipers are fine thread. So, you will probably need to reuse your original banjo bolts. You will need to flush and bleed the brake system. They didn't provide me with any warranty cards or instructions. It's pretty straight forward.

Dom

iTrader: (2)

Do they sell just the front brake lines? I have drums in the rear and they come with metal brake lines already. Go figure why the disks come with rubber ones.

trackbird

iTrader: (4)

The disks come with rubber ones so you can remove them from the axle to change pads. You can change drum brakes without moving the hydraulic parts around, but not so for disks.
Good luck!