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Old May 15, 2011 | 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by bleedspeed
might *** well get some stainless brake lines as well. makes it stiffer. and the original lines are probably starting to get worn.
Good to know. So that would run from the ABS going to all the breaks right? That's the thin steel piping right?
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Old May 15, 2011 | 11:40 PM
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The SS lines would only go from the caliper to the hard-line in the wheel well and vice versa. If you wanted to you could replace the lines clear up to the ABS unit and master for style points and the wow factor , but theres clearly no need do to the fact that they are already a hard-line hence no expansion.
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Old May 15, 2011 | 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by socal72
The SS lines would only go from the caliper to the hard-line in the wheel well and vice versa. If you wanted to you could replace the lines clear up to the ABS unit and master for style points and the wow factor , but theres clearly no need do to the fact that they are already a hard-line hence no expansion.
Didn't really wanna do that, I can tell that's gonna be a pain in the donkey! LOL But will get on this soon... If we don't decide to buy a 2GS in the next few days...
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Old May 15, 2011 | 11:52 PM
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I have a 92 sc300 with ls400 brakes.I am very happy with how they perform and look.for the price you can not beat it.I think it is a big difference from the stock sc300 brakes to the ls400 so if you arent putting out huge hp numbers and you dont want to spend a ton of money i would get the ls400 brakes
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Old May 15, 2011 | 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by notahonda
I have a 92 sc300 with ls400 brakes.I am very happy with how they perform and look.for the price you can not beat it.I think it is a big difference from the stock sc300 brakes to the ls400 so if you arent putting out huge hp numbers and you dont want to spend a ton of money i would get the ls400 brakes
Love your name bro! That actually gives me an idea of a window sticker! LOL
Thanks for the input also bro! That's good to know!
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Old May 16, 2011 | 12:02 AM
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These are the lines I used:

When I ordered them, I asked for a red sheathing so they would match my suspension components. I also replaced the control arm busings.
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Old May 16, 2011 | 01:14 AM
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how does the pedal feel after this upgrade?
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Old May 16, 2011 | 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by ScBouncE
how does the pedal feel after this upgrade?
I think he said a little bit stiff.
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Yeah I am doing the LS BBK and all cost me 885$
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Old May 16, 2011 | 01:12 PM
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^, Sounds a little high.
You're in TT brake territory with that money.
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Old May 16, 2011 | 01:20 PM
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Wooh just hit the junkyard they had two ls4's. got my brakes for 60 a piece I should go back and get other set to sell on here
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Originally Posted by MKIVS374
Yeah I am doing the LS BBK and all cost me 885$
WOW! Where did you buy all your parts from? I bought the stoptech rotors F-LS400/R-SC400, SS brake lines F/R-SC400, LS calipers, paint, and decals, the OEM pads and rebuilt the calipers for a little less than half of that. The only thing that wasn't new were the calipers, but when I finished them they were better than new take a look at post #7. I dont know maybe I just stumbled upon some good deals at the right time. I just try to look at all my options before I make any impulse buying decisions.
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Originally Posted by kez
Wooh just hit the junkyard they had two ls4's. got my brakes for 60 a piece I should go back and get other set to sell on here
Whoo hoo! Jack pot!
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Old May 17, 2011 | 09:23 AM
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yeah 885 is way to steep
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Old May 18, 2011 | 05:35 AM
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What's the breakdown for the swap?

LS400 Calipers (what year) Front and Rear calipers both work?
LS400 lines, Rotors? Can GS stock lines be reused?

Thanks!
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