Clutch and brake lines

jpv027 · 09-24-2007, 02:34 PM

What are the benefits of changing your clutch line to a stainless steel line?
And are there any quality differences between the ss brake line kits like the corsport lines made by techna fit, or the goodridge lines, or any other manufacturer? Thanks for help

jpv027 · 12-11-2007, 02:40 PM

Has any one installed ss brake lines or clutch line? Is it worth doing? Thanks

CZ-75 · 12-11-2007, 03:17 PM

Benefits are a firmer pedal feel, but the drawbacks are that depending on how the lines are made, dirt and grit can get between the outer SS mesh and the inner teflon tubing and rub holes into the tube and cause brake failure. The lines have to be DOT certified to avoid this issue because they have an inner protective layer. This isn't an issue for a racer who will inspect and replace his lines before they fail.

Same goes for the clutch line, except failure isn't as big a safety issue as with brakes.

rbsjnh · 12-11-2007, 03:40 PM

I have one, clutch line, difference is undecipherable...I could lie and say its the best mod in the world, but honestly I had one lying around...

you can use any rsx, ep3, hell almost every hydraulic clutch civic would work...they arent expensive...very easy to change...

as for failure I've used them for 5+ years on 3 different cars, never had problem

Break lines do make pedal firmer for breaks...I always do that upgrade imo it's a great upgrade...do get dot approved ones though I see his point roughly $100.00...Imo Good MOD

jpv027 · 12-11-2007, 04:36 PM

Thanks for all the help, I going to change my brake lines but I don't think i'll change the clutch if there isnt much difference.

CZ-75 · 12-12-2007, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rbsjnh

as for failure I've used them for 5+ years on 3 different cars, never had problem

Which is less than two years per car - not exactly the kind of endorsement I'd want if I planned on owning a car five to seven years.

rbsjnh · 12-12-2007, 12:21 PM

no at the moment I still own all the cars...presently I have 4

an EG, em2, fa5, ra1

I'm just addicted...better than crack though...

I see people loose so much $ on trading them in I just keep em...

http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/custo...pic23060_1.gif

09-24-2007, 02:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
jpv027 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NOVA/Baltimore Age: 22 Posts: 208 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Clutch and brake lines What are the benefits of changing your clutch line to a stainless steel line? And are there any quality differences between the ss brake line kits like the corsport lines made by techna fit, or the goodridge lines, or any other manufacturer? Thanks for help

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rbsjnh Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: in yo mama Posts: 1,550 WARNING: Honda Zealot iTrader: 0 / 0%	no at the moment I still own all the cars...presently I have 4 an EG, em2, fa5, ra1 I'm just addicted...better than crack though... I see people loose so much $ on trading them in I just keep em... http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/custo...pic23060_1.gif Last edited by rbsjnh; 12-12-2007 at 03:12 PM.

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12-11-2007, 02:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
jpv027 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NOVA/Baltimore Age: 22 Posts: 208 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Has any one installed ss brake lines or clutch line? Is it worth doing? Thanks

12-11-2007, 03:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
CZ-75 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tri-state Posts: 1,248 Brian iTrader: 0 / 0%	Benefits are a firmer pedal feel, but the drawbacks are that depending on how the lines are made, dirt and grit can get between the outer SS mesh and the inner teflon tubing and rub holes into the tube and cause brake failure. The lines have to be DOT certified to avoid this issue because they have an inner protective layer. This isn't an issue for a racer who will inspect and replace his lines before they fail. Same goes for the clutch line, except failure isn't as big a safety issue as with brakes.

12-11-2007, 03:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
rbsjnh Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: in yo mama Posts: 1,550 WARNING: Honda Zealot iTrader: 0 / 0%	I have one, clutch line, difference is undecipherable...I could lie and say its the best mod in the world, but honestly I had one lying around... you can use any rsx, ep3, hell almost every hydraulic clutch civic would work...they arent expensive...very easy to change... as for failure I've used them for 5+ years on 3 different cars, never had problem Break lines do make pedal firmer for breaks...I always do that upgrade imo it's a great upgrade...do get dot approved ones though I see his point roughly $100.00...Imo Good MOD

12-11-2007, 04:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
jpv027 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NOVA/Baltimore Age: 22 Posts: 208 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Thanks for all the help, I going to change my brake lines but I don't think i'll change the clutch if there isnt much difference.