StopTech SS Brake Lines

Rulez · 11-06-2013, 10:25 AM

Alright, so I picked up some Stoptech SS lines and when I am trying to install, it seems I am missing something.

These boxes that the stock lines feed into, they can't be removed from the stock lines. The new lines I got don't have these boxes, so it seems something isn't right. Do these StopTech lines eliminate these boxes?

Here is everything that came for the front.

And this.

I tried searching and didn't find anything on StopTechs. It seems all the other aftermarket lines come with these boxes as part of the lines so I'm not too sure what's going on here. Any help is appreciated.

Rulez · 11-06-2013, 10:48 AM

After looking at it further, it looks like this SS kit also replaces the stock hard lines the stock rubber lines feed into. I just assumed it would replace only the rubber portions.

I sent an email to StopTech to confirm, so I'll see what they say. In the meantime though, any insight is appreciated

Rusty · 11-06-2013, 10:54 AM

Looks like the new ss hose replaces the hard lines and blocks too. See if you can line up the ss hose at the fender connection and the caliper to see if it would fit.

Rulez · 11-06-2013, 11:36 AM

Yeah that's what it was. It completely replaces all of it. Here are some pics of them installed.

Not sure if I routed them right, but it seems well secured.

chops · 11-06-2013, 04:05 PM

yes, it eliminates all the hard lines and soft lines. you connect it to the lone hardline coming from the engine bay and then to the actual caliper. i have these lines and they're a pain in the *** to be honest. i had them mounted, went for a test drive, and saw that the one mount you use on the strut was rubbing against the rubber coating and rubbed a small cut into it.

there was some trial and error for me there. i had to mount it in a way where it could freely pull in and out when the wheels turn without rubbing into any of the rubber coating.

Leuz · 11-06-2013, 06:26 PM

I am using the ZSpeed SS brake lines and they have the same design as yours.

Rulez · 11-06-2013, 10:14 PM

After I took those pics I re-routed them behind the upper arm there. The line was pretty close to the rotor and I'm sure it would have rubbed at some point.

Joe@ZSpeed · 11-07-2013, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leuz

I am using the ZSpeed SS brake lines and they have the same design as yours.

Our lines in no way mount like the Stop-Tech lines do.

We use Brass blocks (a more expensive way but works the best) as we did not like how the flexible line would wrap around the knuckle and could possibly rub

Here is a pic of our lines installed on my 09 370Z, Passengers side for reference.

Late 2012-2013 lines do not use a block but still retain the hardline to the caliper.

synolimit · 11-07-2013, 06:15 PM

I don't like either one of those. The SS lines going through that tight metal sleeve is not a good idea. Great way to cut and wear out the SS line.

Joe@ZSpeed · 11-08-2013, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by synolimit

I don't like either one of those. The SS lines going through that tight metal sleeve is not a good idea. Great way to cut and wear out the SS line.

The do not wear in the sleeve and the sleeve is far from "Sharp"
We have had them on our shop car for a long time with no wear at all. The stainless is very tough stuff.

synolimit · 11-08-2013, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe@ZSpeed

They do not wear in the sleeve and the sleeve is far from "Sharp"
We have had them on our shop car for a long time with no wear at all. The stainless is very tough stuff.

I have to disagree. I'd love to see a close up pic of the line after just a few miles. rubbing can still happen. I wouldn't bet my life on "well SS is very tough stuff." I'd rather bet on "my SS touches nothing so I don't have to worry about it."

See this pic? See the lines bent down more so then the top with a gap? I don't care how strong SS is. Metal on metal contact is not for me when involving a brake line. OEM style aftermarket kits are better for me.

Joe@ZSpeed · 11-09-2013, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by synolimit

I have to disagree. I'd love to see a close up pic of the line after just a few miles. rubbing can still happen. I wouldn't bet my life on "well SS is very tough stuff." I'd rather bet on "my SS touches nothing so I don't have to worry about it."

See this pic? See the lines bent down more so then the top with a gap? I don't care how strong SS is. Metal on metal contact is not for me when involving a brake line. OEM style aftermarket kits are better for me.

In the pic the wheels are fully extended down because the car is on a lift.

We've been using SS brake lines for years and years for their durability and performance enhancements over stock rubber lines.
The lines do not wear in the brackets that hold them. They slide easily in and out and will barley ever move regardless in that position as it all moves together, Strut, wheel, knuckle, all that moves at the same time. It's not like there is pressure on the line there and it's being yanked in and out of the bracket....

They are also coated in PVC for even more protection against wear.

It's pretty simple really, It's not going to wear.

I figure they probably would not be DOT legal if there were any safety issues with them.

Vikking · 03-07-2018, 07:08 AM

This is what the POS stoptech lines look like after a few months when they fail and leave you with a quart of brake fluid splattered all over your wheels and car.

Don't buy this crap. Im just happy that I kept my original lines. IMG_20170923_140704-02.jpeg IMG_20170923_140709-01.jpeg

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Rusty · 03-07-2018, 01:01 PM

Bet that was exciting! Hit the brake pedal and have it go to the floor.

cv129 · 03-07-2018, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vikking

This is what the POS stoptech lines look like after a few months when they fail and leave you with a quart of brake fluid splattered all over your wheels and car.

Don't buy this crap. Im just happy that I kept my original lines. Attachment 127657 Attachment 127658

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What the....how the....how does a SS line get rubbed and sliced that badly in just a few months?

11-06-2013, 10:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
Rulez Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 42 Drives: 2010 370Z Sport Rep Power: 12	StopTech SS Brake Lines Alright, so I picked up some Stoptech SS lines and when I am trying to install, it seems I am missing something. These boxes that the stock lines feed into, they can't be removed from the stock lines. The new lines I got don't have these boxes, so it seems something isn't right. Do these StopTech lines eliminate these boxes? Here is everything that came for the front. And this. I tried searching and didn't find anything on StopTechs. It seems all the other aftermarket lines come with these boxes as part of the lines so I'm not too sure what's going on here. Any help is appreciated.

11-06-2013, 10:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,219 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Looks like the new ss hose replaces the hard lines and blocks too. See if you can line up the ss hose at the fender connection and the caliper to see if it would fit. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

11-06-2013, 04:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 22	yes, it eliminates all the hard lines and soft lines. you connect it to the lone hardline coming from the engine bay and then to the actual caliper. i have these lines and they're a pain in the *** to be honest. i had them mounted, went for a test drive, and saw that the one mount you use on the strut was rubbing against the rubber coating and rubbed a small cut into it. there was some trial and error for me there. i had to mount it in a way where it could freely pull in and out when the wheels turn without rubbing into any of the rubber coating. Rulez likes this.

11-06-2013, 06:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
Leuz Track Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 555 Drives: Bunny Rep Power: 14	I am using the ZSpeed SS brake lines and they have the same design as yours. __________________ 2013 PW 370Z Touring+Sport, NAV Tint 35% side, 18% back \| RJM clutch pedal \| ZSpeed SS lines \| Stillen Gen3 CAI \| Fast Intentions HFC and TDX 12'' CF CBE \| UpRev

11-07-2013, 06:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3389	I don't like either one of those. The SS lines going through that tight metal sleeve is not a good idea. Great way to cut and wear out the SS line. __________________ 13 370z-

11-06-2013, 10:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rulez Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 42 Drives: 2010 370Z Sport Rep Power: 12	After looking at it further, it looks like this SS kit also replaces the stock hard lines the stock rubber lines feed into. I just assumed it would replace only the rubber portions. I sent an email to StopTech to confirm, so I'll see what they say. In the meantime though, any insight is appreciated

11-06-2013, 11:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
Rulez Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 42 Drives: 2010 370Z Sport Rep Power: 12	Yeah that's what it was. It completely replaces all of it. Here are some pics of them installed. Not sure if I routed them right, but it seems well secured.

11-06-2013, 10:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rulez Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 42 Drives: 2010 370Z Sport Rep Power: 12	After I took those pics I re-routed them behind the upper arm there. The line was pretty close to the rotor and I'm sure it would have rubbed at some point.

03-07-2018, 07:08 AM	#13 (permalink)
Vikking Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 6 Drives: 2009 370Z Touring Rep Power: 11	This is what the POS stoptech lines look like after a few months when they fail and leave you with a quart of brake fluid splattered all over your wheels and car. Don't buy this crap. Im just happy that I kept my original lines. IMG_20170923_140704-02.jpeg IMG_20170923_140709-01.jpeg Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

03-07-2018, 01:01 PM	#14 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,219 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Bet that was exciting! Hit the brake pedal and have it go to the floor. wideglideleon likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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