Do I need to replace the metal brake lines and hardware?

cossie1600 · 02-19-2019, 04:17 AM

Since I took the car apart, do you guys think there is a need to replace the metal brake line that hooks up to the car? I figure with all the heat from the track, could that have cause damage to it? I am replacing the soft lines, but not sure if I need to do the metal hard lines that hook up to the caliper.

Secondly, I noticed all the hardware pins are coated with rust. Should I replace it or just clean it up?

bigaudiofanat · 02-19-2019, 08:24 AM

No, but I'd highly recommend changing your brake fluid that's a much needed upgrade for the track.

Rusty · 02-19-2019, 06:03 PM

The hard lines are good. Unless you twisted one removing a soft line.

The pins can be cleaned up. Chuck one end up in a drill and spin it and holding a piece of scotch brite in your hand against the pin. Then flip the pin around and do the other end.

To replace the pins. You have to buy the hardwear kit. Pins, clips and anti-rattle piece.

///maestro · 03-05-2019, 02:25 PM

I just bought a set of stoptech stainless steel lines brand new from ebay for $110. I'll be replacing my fluid with 660 Motul DOT4 fluid.

02-19-2019, 04:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	Do I need to replace the metal brake lines and hardware? Since I took the car apart, do you guys think there is a need to replace the metal brake line that hooks up to the car? I figure with all the heat from the track, could that have cause damage to it? I am replacing the soft lines, but not sure if I need to do the metal hard lines that hook up to the caliper. Secondly, I noticed all the hardware pins are coated with rust. Should I replace it or just clean it up?

02-19-2019, 08:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	No, but I'd highly recommend changing your brake fluid that's a much needed upgrade for the track. Rusty and old guy like this. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

02-19-2019, 06:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,180 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	The hard lines are good. Unless you twisted one removing a soft line. The pins can be cleaned up. Chuck one end up in a drill and spin it and holding a piece of scotch brite in your hand against the pin. Then flip the pin around and do the other end. To replace the pins. You have to buy the hardwear kit. Pins, clips and anti-rattle piece. SouthArk370Z likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

03-05-2019, 02:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
///maestro Track Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 530 Drives: 11' 370z\|09' BMW M3 Rep Power: 11	I just bought a set of stoptech stainless steel lines brand new from ebay for $110. I'll be replacing my fluid with 660 Motul DOT4 fluid. __________________ Gallo24 swapped 370z Instagram: @z34_motorsport

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