Stainless Braied Brake lines question

Redog · 02-01-2011, 12:58 AM

I picked up a set for the car. I'm going to do all four, but I'm going to start with the rear only, then the front later (maybe a few weeks)

Is it safe to do that?

Ttop191 · 02-01-2011, 01:15 AM

why wouldn't it be? its not like it is drastically going to change the flow characteristics of the fluid, long as you bleed em good afterwards, you'll be fine

03Sleepr · 02-01-2011, 01:16 AM

ttop is right, but if you have all of them already why not do it all at once?

sleepyalero · 02-01-2011, 01:32 AM

Sounds pretty cool to do actually.

Ttop191 · 02-01-2011, 01:35 AM

changing brake lines is far from "cool" certainly NOT the most fun job in the world

sleepyalero · 02-01-2011, 09:56 AM

Oh I know I've had to change one once on this guys truck. Had to bend the line myself. No fun at all. But I like redogs idea.

widbyj · 02-01-2011, 10:55 AM

Because most of the braking is done by the front discs I'd be doing them first if not all at once. You probably will feel a difference and may need to get used to lighter pedal pressing.... Enjoy!

Redog · 02-01-2011, 10:54 PM

I bought the lines from Amazon. They had them for $82.85 plus free super saver shipping.

They were expected to ship Feb 4 to Feb 10, however I got them TODAY

I didn't take them out of the package, but I noticed that the rears are female/female and the front are female/banjo. I thought there were all female/banjo. I never really looked at the rear caliper lines

tw0123 · 02-01-2011, 11:17 PM

got a link for anyone else who wants to partake in that deal?? or is that about the standard price for them? I have thought about it, but thought it would cost way more...

Cliff8928 · 02-01-2011, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redog

I didn't take them out of the package, but I noticed that the rears are female/female and the front are female/banjo. I thought there were all female/banjo. I never really looked at the rear caliper lines

They all should be female/banjo. Sounds like you got a set of lines for a J-Body.

Redog · 02-03-2011, 01:58 AM

The package says "Sunfire, Cavalier, Alero"

Could I just use a brass union fitting?

Shiwnath · 02-03-2011, 10:53 AM

what brand do you get?
I was thinking about getting these:http://cgi.ebay.ca/99-04-GRAND-AM-GT...item3cb462d4a5
Sorry to thread jack by the way, just want to know what is the popular choice for Aleros

zzyzzx · 02-03-2011, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by widbyj

Because most of the braking is done by the front discs I'd be doing them first if not all at once.

I agree.

Redog · 02-03-2011, 07:05 PM

Yeah but I need rear brakes now! and the Fronts are due soon, but I'm holding off as long as I can, or until before ASS

(but they won't last that long anyway)

Cliff8928 · 02-04-2011, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redog

The package says "Sunfire, Cavalier, Alero"

Could I just use a brass union fitting?

The hose you have is with two female 10mm fittings, the Alero has a 3/8-24 thread on the line and a 10mm banjo. You could adapt it, but it will just end up being a mess and not cost effective.

Redog · 02-04-2011, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cliff8928

The hose you have is with two female 10mm fittings, the Alero has a 3/8-24 thread on the line and a 10mm banjo. You could adapt it, but it will just end up being a mess and not cost effective.

Meh....shit

Redog · 02-04-2011, 02:36 AM

Should I just return these and get the Goodridge ones?

EDIT::I'll probably just return these. There's no point in keeping them if they are not going to work, or cost more to adapt them to work. I'm a little pissed that they are listed as fitting an "N" body. they probably fit an N with rear drums

G.I.Ceo · 02-04-2011, 08:34 AM

I have a set of Goodridge one's on my car and like them a lot. You won't get a huge difference out of them but you will notice a difference in stopping power. I replaced all of mine at the first shot. It was worth the money spent once it was all done.