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I want to upgrade my brake lines.I was thinking about these 2:
Goodridge Brake line Kit
Aeroguip Brake lines
But I noticed in the Aeroguip thread that they are not ADR approved.Does this mean if I have an accident my insurance company can not give me a payout?
Would the Goodridge ones be ADR approved?
Any other recommendations would be appreciated.
Thank you's :D
What other brake mods have you done so far??
Braided lines would be one of the last things to do.
Got pads??
Got discs??
Got good fluid?
Got a master cylinder stopper?
Got good tyres? (makes alot of difference in stopping distance)
Oh really,thanks.
My car currently has:
Stock pads.Is Ceramic the go,no dust? Any recommendations plz.
All 4 disk brakes.
Recently flushed Genuine Honda Brake Fluid.
Cusco Brake stopper :)
Tyres are Nankangs.
Those lines are not ADR approved. Get brakequip ones from Maltech.
Pads: I've got ceramic carbon metal pads (endless Type CC-X) and they're good. Very good with heat. You need to choose something thats going to suit your discs.
Discs: Slotted Rotors (RDA). They're not the best when it comes to heat (i don't reccommend ceramic pads with these discs). Probably go for DBA if you end up getting ceramic pads. I reckon they'd be fine with a less aggressive/hardcore pad.
Fluid: OEM Honda is alright. although its not the best under heat. You could go for something aftermarket if your going to be trackin alot. Watever you do though, make sure you stick with the same DOT rating that you've currently got. mixing fluids can cause problems with your parts and reduce performance.
Master cylinder stopper: Cusco :thumbsup:
Tyres: Nankangs aren't the best. They're ok. (probably the same as x-force headers if you know what i mean.) Could go for a good set of toyo street tyres or even some semi slicks (if your hard core hard core lol)
Once you've done all that you should look at brake lines.
Also, your suspension setup has lot to do with your braking capabilities. If your wheels aren't on the road then your not gonna be able to stop very well lol.
Could look at coilovers, and aftermarket sussy bushes. They should also have a good impact on your braking abilities
hope that helps mate.
Yup Forsure,great info,thanks again Jason :)
I really just want to firm up the pedal a bit as to have a bit more confidence with the brake.Like what a cusco brake stopper does.
I know tyres are the most important so I want to change them when these ones wear out.Not looking to spend a lot here...
I've already lowered her on Kingy's with the stock struts.
I think I will change the pads and brake lines for now.
Is there anyone on here that sells a good set of ceramic or equivilent brake pads to fit a 96 EK Civic Sedan?
Thanks aaronng Checking out the Maltech website now :)
Why can't I give PQ?
i still can.But im a moderator.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bayani
Refer to this thread http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...=31660&page=37
BACK on topic , i 100% agree to leave brake lines stock until your car is an actual race car. Anything less will not receive much of a benefit. Your cars tyres and perhaps engine will wear out / overheat before the brake fluid ballons the lines.
i use goodridge lines on my car. was told by indy from IS motor racing they are adr
I agree with Ben, but on topic, when I researched brake lines a good year and a half ago all I got was confused. To be 100% sure that they are adr approved you basically need them to have a label to that affect.
Thanks guys :)
I was under the impression that fitting stainless steel brake lines will firm up your brakes...
I just bought a set of Trust Front Brake Pads for $140.So I'll fit them and see if that's enough.
it will not firm up for brakes. It will only prevent the lines from ballooning , once the fluid has heated up to a larger degree ( IE wont happen on the street or unlikely on the track)