Why aren't SS brake lines standard?

SunsetZ · 11-29-2013, 01:23 PM

Doing some research on what SS brake lines to get for my 2014 Sport. Seeing how there are sets for $100 retail, I don't get why these are not coming from the factory with these already installed?

PharmDZ · 11-29-2013, 01:26 PM

The average person out there probably won't push the brakes enough to warrant needing those straight from the factory. I've actually been told conflicting things about SS lines and their benefit which never made much sense to me seeing as it seems like all the aftermarket big brake kits come with them.

onzedge · 11-29-2013, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SunsetZ

Doing some research on what SS brake lines to get for my 2014 Sport. Seeing how there are sets for $100 retail, I don't get why these are not coming from the factory with these already installed?

Cost is the reason.

SPOHN · 11-29-2013, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Cost is the reason.

This

It's probably 100+ things like this that keeps the cost of the Z low.

StangerGT · 11-29-2013, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SunsetZ

Doing some research on what SS brake lines to get for my 2014 Sport. Seeing how there are sets for $100 retail, I don't get why these are not coming from the factory with these already installed?

Because 99.9% of people don't track their car... no point for the factory install.

BTW nice color car you got, where was that pic taken?

synolimit · 11-29-2013, 04:26 PM

Because the z has hardened rubber lines and fluid that the GTR gets. The gain is probably nothing.

StangerGT · 11-29-2013, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

Because the z has hardened rubber lines and fluid that the GTR gets. The gain is probably nothing... on the street

fixed

synolimit · 11-29-2013, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by StangerGT

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Even track I'd bet. The GTR does a 7:08 now on the nurburging. I doubt they have issues. I believe they're on newer year 370's though. Maybe 12+.

StangerGT · 11-29-2013, 04:45 PM

i have friends who have swapped their lines / pads / fluid for track events... Stuff that's good for the track is not always good for normal use. Even higher end cars need some prep for extended abuse.

Example: The GTR doesn't come out of the factory with aggressive pads... they would constantly be squeaking.

IDZRVIT · 11-29-2013, 06:19 PM

The only benefit that ss has over normal steel brake lines is corrosion resistance. Agree with some others that it would be an unnecessary cost to install ss.

11-29-2013, 01:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
SunsetZ Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Orlando Posts: 70 Drives: on the edge Rep Power: 12	Why aren't SS brake lines standard? Doing some research on what SS brake lines to get for my 2014 Sport. Seeing how there are sets for $100 retail, I don't get why these are not coming from the factory with these already installed? __________________ 2014 370Z 6MT Sport Midnight Blue 2013 GT-R Aurora Flare Blue Pearl

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synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3389	Because the z has hardened rubber lines and fluid that the GTR gets. The gain is probably nothing. __________________ 13 370z-

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StangerGT Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: MD Posts: 294 Drives: 2003 Mustang GT Rep Power: 13	i have friends who have swapped their lines / pads / fluid for track events... Stuff that's good for the track is not always good for normal use. Even higher end cars need some prep for extended abuse. Example: The GTR doesn't come out of the factory with aggressive pads... they would constantly be squeaking. __________________ Maximum Motorsports Susp. \| MM Adj. Rear LCA \| MM CC Plates \| MM Front Coilovers 350lb \| MM Rear 500lb Springs \| Full Cobra Brakes \| FR 3.73 Gears \| FR LSD/31 Spline \| JPC/SCT Tune \| MGW Short Shifter \| Star Spec 265/35/18x9 F - 275/35/18x10 R \| stock exhaust lolz

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IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 27	The only benefit that ss has over normal steel brake lines is corrosion resistance. Agree with some others that it would be an unnecessary cost to install ss. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

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11-29-2013, 01:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
PharmDZ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 997 Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 14	The average person out there probably won't push the brakes enough to warrant needing those straight from the factory. I've actually been told conflicting things about SS lines and their benefit which never made much sense to me seeing as it seems like all the aftermarket big brake kits come with them.