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Postby netrace » Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:26 pm

Hi guys,

Just trying to improve the brakes and I am thinking of getting braided brake lines for MY05 GT (getting slotted disks and Endless pads as well), want to know if anyone done it to their car already, results, where from and how much?

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Postby Spec B Wgn » Thu Feb 21, 2008 3:13 pm

i run endless on the front and MRT on the rears in my STI

great pads but they sqweel a bit until their warm

be very careful with braided brake lines..... do they meet ADR guidelines ??
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Postby netrace » Thu Feb 21, 2008 6:24 pm

be very careful with braided brake lines..... do they meet ADR guidelines ??


Haven't got them yet, thanks for the heads up...
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Postby Spec B Wgn » Thu Feb 21, 2008 7:57 pm

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be very careful with braided brake lines..... do they meet ADR guidelines ??


Haven't got them yet, thanks for the heads up...


goodyear...make them and they dont meet ADR's

be careful
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Postby tangcla » Thu Feb 21, 2008 10:42 pm

Goodridge, you mean?
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Postby MY08GT-B » Thu Feb 21, 2008 10:50 pm

Had some braided lines made up and they meet ADR requirements. Was supplied a certificate showing all compliance.

Had new pads and rotors (MRT pads & DBA 4000's) fitted at the same time and all together they made a big difference over the stock set up. More feel, more power, definitely worth it.
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Postby tangcla » Thu Feb 21, 2008 10:57 pm

I'm curious to know whether the lines will make much difference. I've done rotors and pads already, and wondering if I should do the lines later.
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Postby Spec B Wgn » Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:26 am

tangcla wrote:I'm curious to know whether the lines will make much difference. I've done rotors and pads already, and wondering if I should do the lines later.


master cylinder brace is a good idea...

if you put braided lines on the weakness becomes the master cylinder flexing too much..
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Postby Spec B Wgn » Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:27 am

tangcla wrote:Goodridge, you mean?


yer :? my error
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Postby tangcla » Fri Feb 22, 2008 10:05 am

Spec B Wgn wrote:master cylinder brace is a good idea...
I've got that already. Bang for buck, best brakind mod by far!!
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Postby Spec B Wgn » Fri Feb 22, 2008 10:42 am

tangcla wrote:
Spec B Wgn wrote:master cylinder brace is a good idea...
I've got that already. Bang for buck, best brakind mod by far!!


then you only need the braided lines ...and yes they make a difference.

It sounds like youve got it nearly sorted...

Good brake fluid is another must... I'm using ELF at the moment...
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Postby tangcla » Fri Feb 22, 2008 10:55 am

Will the braided lines make a noticeable difference on pedal feel in daily driving? Or only when it is nearing boiling point threshold?
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Postby Spec B Wgn » Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:30 am

tangcla wrote:Will the braided lines make a noticeable difference on pedal feel in daily driving? Or only when it is nearing boiling point threshold?


IMO ...you have a 90% brake package that is only missing some decent lines to make it 100% effective... youve done all the good things except that last bit... thats providing you want the best brake package.. :?

daily driving you would hardly notice it except the pedal should possibly feel a bit stiffer and not spongy , but that all depends how hard you drive and brake.

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Postby netrace » Fri Feb 22, 2008 1:06 pm

Goodridge, you mean?


Isn't Goodridge ADR compliant? I was under the impression that they are (was reading on one of the forums)...

What Endless pads are you running? I am leaning towards Endless CCA pads myself...

I got the master cylinder brace on order as well, I think every bit counts in terms of improving brake performance, as we all know Liberties did not come with good brakes (non STi one's at least)...
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Postby Spec B Wgn » Fri Feb 22, 2008 1:52 pm

netrace wrote:
Goodridge, you mean?


Isn't Goodridge ADR compliant? I was under the impression that they are (was reading on one of the forums)...

What Endless pads are you running? I am leaning towards Endless CCA pads myself...


the goodridge i saw werent ADR

im using the blue Endless pads..
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