Getting SS Brakelines.

[Tebore]

What's the best type of SS Brake lines for a 96-98GA and where to get it that's willing to ship to Canada and that won't rip me off for shipping.

[Foxy]

Most any SS brake line, as long as it meets DOT specficiations, will work. I personally have Goodridge SS lines, and I like them. They seemed to be good quality. They do make SS lines for your application, too.

You can get coated and uncoated lines. Some people like coated lines because the extra layer of plastic outside of the stainless steel mesh prevents debris from getting between the mesh and the inner PFTE tube, which can cause a rupture and brake failure. On the other hand, I know a rally team that has been using the same set of uncoated SS lines for a few years now with no issues, even on nasty gravel rallies. I wanted the extra peace of mind and got coated lines. The price difference is $10-$25.

As far as a distributor, unfortunately, I don't know. Here's a list (http://www.goodridge.net/usa/distributors.htm#automotive) of Goodridge dealers in the US, I don't know if it's comprehensive though.

[92CamaroRS]

Earl's or Goodridge, Stay FAR AWAY from Russle's.

[Tebore]

Ok Goodridge it is.

Does anyone know where I can get some in Canada. I googled and found nothing. Only place where I saw them was ebay and it was $109 for them.

[92CamaroRS]

Originally posted by Tebore
Ok Goodridge it is.

Does anyone know where I can get some in Canada. I googled and found nothing. Only place where I saw them was ebay and it was $109 for them.

try PFYC, i know they carry them for the GP.

[Tebore]

Thanks I'll look in to it.

[2K SE]

I got mine from a place called raceshopper.com. Took 2 weeks to get them. They are drop shipped from the manufacturer.

[Tebore]

Ok I got a set of goodridge SS lines, they finally came today.

Now I noticed that the rear lines are the same length.

But the ones for the front are of different lengths. Of course the GR SS lines are made to be 3/4" longer than stock. Can someone tell me which ones goes on which side? They differ by about 1/2 inch.

[Foxy]

That's sort of wierd.. but why not pull off the stock lines and see which one is longer?

[Tebore]

I was gonna do it this weekend. I was hoping that someone who got the kit would save me the head ache.

[Foxy]

Maybe call Goodridge and asK? :) I dunno, when I did my install I didn' t notice a difference - but I have a different car.

[Tebore]

I would but damn long distance and you know you're gonna be on hold. I'll just take a look this weekend and post back in case anyone in the future needs to know.

[MantaGreen97]

The part number for the Goodridge kit for 96-98 cars is 12225 I believe, is that the kit you have?

[Tebore]

Yeh I doubled checked before that i did get the right kit number before I ordered which is 12225 and that's what I got.

I don't doubt that these are the right lines. I was just thinking that maybe GM also made their lines like this and was trying to figure which one went where. Jacking up both front wheels is a hassle also I want to keep as much of my car on the ground when I work on it, less chances of a jack/ jack stand giving way and damaging something.

[Tebore]

I tried to replace the lines today but goddamn they were seized tight, and it started to rain so I had to call it quits.

Anyone have any pointers? I was thinking of using vicegrips and just going at it. I used flare nut wrenches as the manual called for but they wouldn't budge.

[Foxy]

If you have a torch, it helps to heat up the metal. Or spray it with a lot of PB Blaster or Liquid Wrench and let it sit a bit. Be careful of using vice grips; you don't want to round those things off.

When I did mine, I used flare nut wrenches, Liquid Wrench, and a rubber mallet. Let the liquid wrench sit for about half an hour (tapping the nut every few minutes to help the liquid wrench work its way in), and then used the mallet on the flare nut wrench to break it loose.

[Tebore]

Thanks Foxy. I'll give it another shot this weekend. Hopefully it doesn't rain again.