Steel brake lines recommendations

Osiris · 12-22-2014, 10:17 AM

I could not find what i was looking for in my search. I thought i remember hearing there was an issue with the Z1 brake line blocks being a cheap metal and bending? Is this true? They also have a premium set of SS brake lines...are those recommended and does anyone have them that can comment?

I also saw Zspeed has a couple premium SS brake line kits. Looking to buy the right one...need help!

JARblue · 12-22-2014, 10:24 AM

I just got the Z1 regular (not premium) SS brake lines. The banjo bolts are just another potential leak point. I just did the install a couple weekends ago, and I was very pleased with them. I will just reiterate what others told me (even the guy I spoke with at Z1) and recommend the regular non-premium lines without the banjo bolts. Not to mention right now they are $30 cheaper than the premium lines at Z1.

Zoren 370 · 12-22-2014, 10:28 AM

I have the Z1 regular so far never had any issues so far. I dint think you do have any plans of tracking your car anyway. You should be good with the regular ones.

Chuck33079 · 12-22-2014, 10:40 AM

Make sure whatever lines you buy are coated. Uncoated SS lines will chew through anything they touch.

Osiris · 12-22-2014, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoren 370

I have the Z1 regular so far never had any issues so far. I dint think you do have any plans of tracking your car anyway. You should be good with the regular ones.

not regularly, but on occasion, i'd like to take it to a road course

Osiris · 12-22-2014, 10:51 AM

Any cons to these from Zspeed?

They come in different colors!

Zoren 370 · 12-22-2014, 10:51 AM

Goodridge break lines looks top notch from Zspeed plus I think they are running a 10% discount on all items.

I have heard some had leak issues with the Z1. Try to use Motul RBF 600 too.

Zoren 370 · 12-22-2014, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Osiris

Any cons to these from Zspeed?

They come in different colors!

Looks the same with Z1 except the different color coatings.
But I would rather buy from Zspeed the coating seems to be superior.

JARblue · 12-22-2014, 10:53 AM

I've heard of leak issues with just about every version that uses banjo bolts

Osiris · 12-22-2014, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoren 370

Goodridge break lines looks top notch from Zspeed plus I think they are running a 10% discount on all items.

I have heard some had leak issues with the Z1. Try to use Motul RBF 600 too.

the Goodridge is $200! wtf, are they made of gold?? I'm curious what the advantage is of those?

Zoren 370 · 12-22-2014, 11:45 AM

I guess its just the brand but goodridge is well known in making braided lines, they supply the braided hoses for stillens oil coolers as far as I remember.

Rusty · 12-22-2014, 05:33 PM

Have the Z1 with the bango bolt. No leaks so far. The thing with the bango bolts is that you have to use new washers with them. If you install the bolts without MAKING sure the area is clean. And there is a small piece of crut there. It will leak.

12-22-2014, 10:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
Osiris A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: http://www.cfzclub.com/ Posts: 1,524 Drives: Angry Rep Power: 19	Steel brake lines recommendations I could not find what i was looking for in my search. I thought i remember hearing there was an issue with the Z1 brake line blocks being a cheap metal and bending? Is this true? They also have a premium set of SS brake lines...are those recommended and does anyone have them that can comment? I also saw Zspeed has a couple premium SS brake line kits. Looking to buy the right one...need help! __________________ ^^^^^^^^^Like our Facebook!^^^^^^^^^

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	I just got the Z1 regular (not premium) SS brake lines. The banjo bolts are just another potential leak point. I just did the install a couple weekends ago, and I was very pleased with them. I will just reiterate what others told me (even the guy I spoke with at Z1) and recommend the regular non-premium lines without the banjo bolts. Not to mention right now they are $30 cheaper than the premium lines at Z1. Osiris likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Make sure whatever lines you buy are coated. Uncoated SS lines will chew through anything they touch. Osiris likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	I've heard of leak issues with just about every version that uses banjo bolts Osiris likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

12-22-2014, 10:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	I have the Z1 regular so far never had any issues so far. I dint think you do have any plans of tracking your car anyway. You should be good with the regular ones.

12-22-2014, 10:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	Goodridge break lines looks top notch from Zspeed plus I think they are running a 10% discount on all items. I have heard some had leak issues with the Z1. Try to use Motul RBF 600 too.

12-22-2014, 11:45 AM	#11 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	I guess its just the brand but goodridge is well known in making braided lines, they supply the braided hoses for stillens oil coolers as far as I remember. Last edited by Zoren 370; 12-22-2014 at 11:47 AM.

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,218 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Have the Z1 with the bango bolt. No leaks so far. The thing with the bango bolts is that you have to use new washers with them. If you install the bolts without MAKING sure the area is clean. And there is a small piece of crut there. It will leak. Zoren 370 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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