SS brake line over the OEM ones?

cossie1600 · 11-30-2013, 09:19 PM

I had swapped that in my old Miata, I hated the feel of the brakes after as the pedal became and on off switch. I am thinking about doing the same thing simply because I got close to 30K on my car and I want to swap it out as a precaution (OEM lines are like $200). What do you guys think? Any tips on brand or type?

Thanks

Hotrodz · 11-30-2013, 09:31 PM

I don't have any experince yet, but Z1 and Zspeeds are on sale right now. I went with Z1's as part of there brake and rotor package.

Rusty · 11-30-2013, 09:58 PM

Got the Z1's lines. The feel is better then the stock lines. Not the light switch you had on the Miata. How many times have you read of people switching?

I'm surprised that you haven't switched yet.

TerribleONE · 11-30-2013, 10:10 PM

Z1 SS lines /thread

cossie1600 · 12-01-2013, 12:24 AM

They have two different types, should I go for the one that retains the union?

synolimit · 12-01-2013, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossie1600

They have two different types, should I go for the one that retains the union?

I did for fitment and no zip tie useage. What year is your car? Don't the 12+ come with the upgraded lines?

DEpointfive0 · 12-01-2013, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossie1600

They have two different types, should I go for the one that retains the union?

I didn't because it's an extra point to leak, and I got Joe@ZSpeed lines

Quote:

Originally Posted by synolimit

I did for fitment and no zip tie useage. What year is your car? Don't the 12+ come with the upgraded lines?

I think it's '13, MAYYYYBE '14 that has the stiffer lines

cossie1600 · 12-01-2013, 03:11 AM

I have a 2009. I just requested Z1 to see if I can order their premium line with the 7% discount that they were running. If so, I will add it to the order with my cooling ducts and new pads. If not, this will wait till the next sale.

nismo13807 · 12-01-2013, 03:11 AM

there is 2009-2011 and there is early 2012+ versions.. and also basic brakes and sport brake versions..

synolimit · 12-01-2013, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossie1600

I have a 2009. I just requested Z1 to see if I can order their premium line with the 7% discount that they were running. If so, I will add it to the order with my cooling ducts and new pads. If not, this will wait till the next sale.

Yeah you don't have them. I'd sell you my OEM stiff lines for cheap but they won't fit.

Jordo! · 12-01-2013, 02:35 PM

Absolutely worthwhile. Vastly improved braking feel.

HOWEVER, after having had a few sets of the Z1 lines, I would personally recommend getting Goodridge SS lines, unless they are significantly more expensive than the Z1 lines Goodridge Steel Brake Lines 370Z

The Z1's are fine, and do the job, but I had some issues with seeps and leaks, which I think simply comes down to how the fittings on the Z1 lines are designed.

40 to 332 · 12-01-2013, 04:50 PM

I have the Goodridge SS lines and am happy with them. Evidently, Goodridge has an uber premium series that includes a vinyl wrap over the braided SS … but I couldn't locate these for my 2013 Z so just stayed with the standard SS lines. The fittings seem solid … no leakage provided you snug them down well.

In terms of the stock lines on the 2013 Z, I don't think there's anything special about them. I think that only the 2013 Nismo Z was fitted with the high-rigidity lines and high performance brake fluid (DOT 4). The Owners Manual and FSM for the 2013 (even with the Sport Package) doesn't specify the high performance fluid, only Genuine Nissan HD Brake Fluid or DOT3 equivalent.

I didn't notice a big difference when I switched over … perhaps a little more responsiveness when stepping on the brakes. I switched them over in the late fall. I may know better in the spring when I take the Z out of winter hibernation and re-bleed the brakes since I suspect there may still be a small amount of air in the lines that was introduced during the switch.

Rusty · 12-01-2013, 05:39 PM

Threshold braking, and trail braking into a corner. I have a better feel for what the brakes are doing. When the brakes are ready to lock, I can back off a little and not worry if I did too much or not enough.

XwChriswX · 12-01-2013, 06:02 PM

Z1 lines included in sport package rotor upgrade. Love the feel/response of them.

2010 Z

11-30-2013, 09:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	SS brake line over the OEM ones? I had swapped that in my old Miata, I hated the feel of the brakes after as the pedal became and on off switch. I am thinking about doing the same thing simply because I got close to 30K on my car and I want to swap it out as a precaution (OEM lines are like $200). What do you guys think? Any tips on brand or type? Thanks

11-30-2013, 09:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
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11-30-2013, 09:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,865 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	Got the Z1's lines. The feel is better then the stock lines. Not the light switch you had on the Miata. How many times have you read of people switching? I'm surprised that you haven't switched yet. TerribleONE likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

11-30-2013, 10:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	Z1 SS lines /thread XwChriswX likes this. __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

12-01-2013, 02:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 417	Absolutely worthwhile. Vastly improved braking feel. HOWEVER, after having had a few sets of the Z1 lines, I would personally recommend getting Goodridge SS lines, unless they are significantly more expensive than the Z1 lines Goodridge Steel Brake Lines 370Z The Z1's are fine, and do the job, but I had some issues with seeps and leaks, which I think simply comes down to how the fittings on the Z1 lines are designed. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

12-01-2013, 12:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	They have two different types, should I go for the one that retains the union?

12-01-2013, 03:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	I have a 2009. I just requested Z1 to see if I can order their premium line with the 7% discount that they were running. If so, I will add it to the order with my cooling ducts and new pads. If not, this will wait till the next sale.

12-01-2013, 03:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
nismo13807 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Illinois Posts: 340 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 3367	there is 2009-2011 and there is early 2012+ versions.. and also basic brakes and sport brake versions..

12-01-2013, 04:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
40 to 332 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kimberley, BC, CANADA Posts: 439 Drives: 13 370Z BS M6 Sport Rep Power: 138	I have the Goodridge SS lines and am happy with them. Evidently, Goodridge has an uber premium series that includes a vinyl wrap over the braided SS … but I couldn't locate these for my 2013 Z so just stayed with the standard SS lines. The fittings seem solid … no leakage provided you snug them down well. In terms of the stock lines on the 2013 Z, I don't think there's anything special about them. I think that only the 2013 Nismo Z was fitted with the high-rigidity lines and high performance brake fluid (DOT 4). The Owners Manual and FSM for the 2013 (even with the Sport Package) doesn't specify the high performance fluid, only Genuine Nissan HD Brake Fluid or DOT3 equivalent. I didn't notice a big difference when I switched over … perhaps a little more responsiveness when stepping on the brakes. I switched them over in the late fall. I may know better in the spring when I take the Z out of winter hibernation and re-bleed the brakes since I suspect there may still be a small amount of air in the lines that was introduced during the switch.

12-01-2013, 05:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,865 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	Threshold braking, and trail braking into a corner. I have a better feel for what the brakes are doing. When the brakes are ready to lock, I can back off a little and not worry if I did too much or not enough. XwChriswX likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

12-01-2013, 06:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 451	Z1 lines included in sport package rotor upgrade. Love the feel/response of them. 2010 Z __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

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