Braided Lines for 3.0R

[TasTrooper]

I am trying to find out where I can get myself a set of braided brake lines for my 2005 3.0R.

As I understand it there are 6 lines that I need?

Race Brakes tell me that they 'might' be able to get some at $110 each. ($660) Ouch!

Reliance Brakes can do it for $350 to $400, however I will need to send my old lines to them so they can make me a set. That will have me off the road for a week.

Any ideas on where else to look?

[smythie]

you might be able to get the Subaru braided lines for those prices.

[Cassius]

I think you better go to this link(viewtopic.php?f=37&t=4910). He is selling them for $250.

Those are the same ones that I have on at the moment and if you use Motul or some other 5.1 brake fluid you will feel some difference.

[adhar]

Or if Troy can't help you out you can always order them straight from the US yourself.

I ordered these http://www.hawkpadsdirect.com/Goodridge ... 4216-1.htm
I'm pretty sure the 3.0R brakes are the same as the GT brakes, correct me if i'm wrong.

They are ADR compliant too. They took about a month to get here, and cost me around $230-something delivered, fitted them myself - easy.

[Cassius]

Well I am hoping that you are correct, I ordered the Hawk HPS pads for the Legacy GT because I was told by the supplier that they "should fit" my 3R. Unfortunately my stock pads are only half used no matter how late I try braking or how much aggressive driving I do. So they havent been put on yet. It sucks getting a car from someone who only put on 13,000 Km in 3 years.

Or if Troy can't help you out you can always order them straight from the US yourself.

I ordered these http://www.hawkpadsdirect.com/Goodridge ... 4216-1.htm
I'm pretty sure the 3.0R brakes are the same as the GT brakes, correct me if i'm wrong.

They are ADR compliant too. They took about a month to get here, and cost me around $230-something delivered, fitted them myself - easy.

[adhar]

Cassius, i 'd say the pads in your car are glazed over from gentle use (very few km's over 3 years). Just chuck them away and put in the Hawk pads, and bed them in properly. There will be a world of difference. Glazed pads are dangerous as they really don't stop you very well, but on the bright side you will probably never wear them out!

[Cassius]

Well they still bite well for normal driving, under extreme heavy foot lapses in judgment you are correct. In Jan they will be changed and slowly my road to mod perfection would have taken another step.

Cassius, i 'd say the pads in your car are glazed over from gentle use (very few km's over 3 years). Just chuck them away and put in the Hawk pads, and bed them in properly. There will be a world of difference. Glazed pads are dangerous as they really don't stop you very well, but on the bright side you will probably never wear them out!

[tangcla]

Group buy on braided lines?

[THERB3]

I agree with Clarence group buy on braided lines.

[adhar]

I agree with Clarence group buy on braided lines.

I've emailed the guy in US that i bought Goodridge lines from to get a price for a group buy. I'll let you know the response when i get it.

[THERB3]

Has anyone tried John Stamnas brake lines. I think he is the main supplier for Goodridge Brake Lines.
A lot of bike owners use John for there braided lines.
His location is Queensland and number is 07 5447 7411.
Delivery was exceptional purchased and had them the next working day.
I got a set of lines for my bike a while ago but I am certain he supplies for cars as well.

He can do them in different colours as well I beleive.

[tangcla]

I agree with Clarence group buy on braided lines.

I've emailed the guy in US that i bought Goodridge lines from to get a price for a group buy. I'll let you know the response when i get it.

I'm happy to organise the group buy if you don't want to.

Remember that it is only worthwhile probably to order three or four sets in one go due to customs/GST charges over $1000AUD.

[adhar]

I agree with Clarence group buy on braided lines.

I've emailed the guy in US that i bought Goodridge lines from to get a price for a group buy. I'll let you know the response when i get it.

I'm happy to organise the group buy if you don't want to.

Remember that it is only worthwhile probably to order three or four sets in one go due to customs/GST charges over $1000AUD.

That's a good point Clarence about the customs fees... but i doubt there would be more orders than that, Overload tried to organise a GB for brake lines a while back and there wasn't enough interest then which was a shame.

When this guy emails me back if the price is good i'll pass the details onto you to gauge EOI for a GB as i already have the lines and don't really need to go in on a GB.
Cheers
Andrew

[THERB3]

I will call John tomorrow and find out how much his sets are going for.

[Sentinel]

I bought my Goodridge lines from TuSpeed Racing in Coburg. I think I paid around the $220 mark for the 6 lines, packaged with all my other brake goodies though.