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'98 Stainless steel brake lines?

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Old 09-22-10, 07:19 PM
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Default '98 Stainless steel brake lines?

Are these any good, fitment, reliability and performance wise?

http://cgi.ebay.com/1995-2000-Lexus-...item1c138f0c5d
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this the first i've heard of anyone actually offering lines for the '95-00.
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I wonder if they work. Doesn't the '00 have a different brake booster than the '98-'99?
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
this the first i've heard of anyone actually offering lines for the '95-00.
Are they made in China?

EDIT: Actually they are made in the USA!!! WOOT!
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booster shouldn't matter as these are SS lines from the hardline at each corner to the caliper.
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Ok thanks. I'll add them to my shopping cart.
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Give us a review once you use them
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Definitely.
Old 09-24-10, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Mugen_1
Give us a review once you use them
If he's still alive to report back!

I trust the Goodridge since they've been around. I'd think twice about them. Maybe stick with stock until these can establish a track record.
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I have had SS lines for 2 years but i can't remember who makes them or what they are from ? It might be a GS model I bought ?
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Originally Posted by skperformance
I have had SS lines for 2 years but i can't remember who makes them or what they are from ? It might be a GS model I bought ?
Did you notice a difference?
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It is impossible to tell if it makes a difference until you are braking hard . Also in order to notice a difference you need to flush the fluid before changing them and drive the car to be able to compare before and after . I also rebuilt all my calipers at the same time which made the car stop on a dime after . Now I need to replace my booster or fix it .
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^Is the mushy pedal feeling gone yet?
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The mushy pedal was gone by rebuilding my calipers , as I had changed my fluid numerous times before with no improvement like that .
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sorry to bump an old thread, but if i remember correctly when I had my 2GS i remember ppl who swapped to LS calipers could re-use 2gs oem brake lines or 2gs lines to fit LS calipers. Or was it supra calipers?

Trying to make sure, because if 2gs fits ls calipers wouldnt it fit our fronts?

Just a thought, its 4:30am and i cant sleep lol


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