Goodridge SS Brake line Upgrade: Flush/Bleeding Issues

ChrisSlicks · 06-15-2010, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

I just installed the Z1 brake lines, and had the guy rebleed the brake lines twice, I'm really starting to think that I should return the Z1 lines & get the goodridge lines. My petal was almost hitting the floor & now I have to double tap the brakes everytime to get the pressure up. It's just really inconsistant & idk what to do.

Check for leaks. One of the flare connections may have been overtightened damaging the connection, or it was undertightened and is leaking. Either way you should feel "wetness" around that connection when you touch it. Worse he could of overtightened the bleeder screw, but you can usually correct this with some thread sealant like the kind used on speed bleeders.

NewYorkJon34 · 06-15-2010, 03:51 PM

So do you think I should just keep the Z1 lines or switch to goodridge lines? I'm going to Nissan on Friday and am going to have them rebleed the lines.

ChrisSlicks · 06-15-2010, 04:16 PM

Replace the lines if they are damaged.

Are you detecting any loss of brake fluid at all? ABS light come on?

NewYorkJon34 · 06-15-2010, 04:32 PM

No abs light, I checked and my fluid is the same. Maybe Nissan can figure it out, it's just not consistant when I step on the petal.

ChrisSlicks · 06-15-2010, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

No abs light, I checked and my fluid is the same. Maybe Nissan can figure it out, it's just not consistant when I step on the petal.

Sounds like a bad bleed then. Hopefully when properly bled you will be ok.

If the brakes come back after a tap and there is no leak then it could be something else such as pad knock back. Which brake calipers do you have?

NewYorkJon34 · 06-15-2010, 05:09 PM

The akebono sport package calipers, I'm sure Nissan should be able to bleed them correctly.

Zeto · 06-28-2010, 08:02 PM

So what happened? Was the issue resolved?

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06-15-2010, 03:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1066	So do you think I should just keep the Z1 lines or switch to goodridge lines? I'm going to Nissan on Friday and am going to have them rebleed the lines.

06-15-2010, 04:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1066	No abs light, I checked and my fluid is the same. Maybe Nissan can figure it out, it's just not consistant when I step on the petal.

06-15-2010, 05:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1066	The akebono sport package calipers, I'm sure Nissan should be able to bleed them correctly.

06-28-2010, 08:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
Zeto Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North NJ Age: 42 Posts: 766 Drives: 09 Pearl White 370Z Rep Power: 269	So what happened? Was the issue resolved?