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09-24-2003, 12:21 PM
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BRAKE LINES - braided, SS, or ?
My brakes have never been very "rigid". Could the brake lines be important to replace or change to aftermarket products, like braided or stainless steel brake lines?
I'd really like to know, because I'm doing my "whole front end" this weekend and I'd like to do it ONCE!>>Brake caliper rebuild, new pads, turned rotors, new bearings, new axles (1 boot broke). APPRECIATE YOUR IDEAS!  
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09-24-2003, 12:45 PM
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Replace the flexible line between the inner wheel well and the caliper with stainless steel (braided) - you'll see a definite improvement in pedal feel. I've done all four corners on mine. You'll probably want to flush the brake fluid while you've got things apart - especially if it has never been done to the car in the past.
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09-24-2003, 11:35 PM
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SS Brake Lines, ETC.
Please tell me more (where?, how much?) about SS brake lines (and more>>like your special rotors and calipers). Do you have or have you heard of any great strut/spring upgrades? THANKS! Jim
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Jim 1995 Laguna Blue SVX AWD L - 240K (daily driver) - "ReBuILT" used engine at 236K miles (6/13) 2013 Veloster Red - Driver Now??Dropsprings [1/2" rear, 1" front] with Koni Strut Inserts> Magnaflow Exhaust System> ECUTune Stage 1av1 Upgrade (from 1v4)> ECUTune TCU MOD> Aluminum Crankshaft Pulley> Stainless Brake Lines> Phenolic Spacers> Perforated Brake Rotors (dint like, OEM now)> SmallCar Shift Kit (resting since TCU MOD)> 7-Position Ground System> High-Pressure Fuel Pressure Regulator (resting)> ATF Cooler & Campaign Filter> Yellow Polish Polyurethane Bushings> Pioneer Double-DIN Stereo with JL AUDIO Speakers> Driveshaft Rebuilt with C-Clip U-Joints> 15 Min MOD> 20 Min MOD .. . (2011) Valentine One Radar Detector with Remote Display - ucan'tseeme!
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09-25-2003, 08:41 AM
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James,
First off, sorry about my PM mailbox being full... Now on to your questions 1. RaceConcepts offers a great deal on slotted rotors, pads, and ss brake lines. I've used their hardware on all four corners and it's great stuff. Unfortunately, I don't have their phone number with me here at work, but if you do a search of this site on "RaceConcepts" you should find it. 2. My Mohrds-special calipers are called that just because Doug Mohr (Mohrds) of this site (okay, physically he's out in Wisconsin) rebuilt and powdercoated all four of them. I'm not sure whether he's still doing it, but they are great! He ships them to you and all you have to do is ship him your old calipers when you take them off. All in all, this has resulted in the best "pseudo-stock" brake system you can get. The next step in braking would be to go with the "big-brake" system Dayle is offering. Struts/Springs question -- While Porter is working on the definitive Koni/Coil-over set up, I'm not sure when it will actually be available and what the cost will be. Near term, Mychailo has come up with a great spring offer that lowers the car (5/8 or 1 inch) and stiffens the ride up to the limit (with safety margin) that the stock struts will take. Do a search on springs and you should find his current thread on his springs. I'm hoping my set will be showing in the next week or two. I'm installing them with new stock struts. Hope this helps. -Bill
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Retired NASA Rocket Scientist Most famous NASA "Child" - OSIRIS-REx delivered samples from asteroid BENNU to Earth in Sept. 2023 Center Network Member #989 '92 Fully caged, 5 speed, waiting for its fully built EG33 '92 "Test Mule", 4:44 Auto, JDM 4:44 Rear Diff with Mech LSD, Tuned headers, Full one-off suspension '92(?) Laguna, 6 spd and other stuff (still at OT's place) My Locker Last edited by SVXRide; 09-25-2003 at 08:58 AM.
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09-26-2003, 10:45 AM
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How much did Doug charge to powder coat the calipers? I just replaced my pads and rotors last night, but the calipers needed to be painted like a flat black or something b/c they look kinda nasty compared to the new rotors.
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09-26-2003, 12:19 PM
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Doug charged me $245 which included shipping them to me. You'll obviously need to talk to him directly to see what his current price is - he cut me some slack in that he didn't include his normal core charge that he refunds when he receives your old calipers.
IMHO the calipers are worth every last nickel - Doug does outstanding work - the calipers look good and work like new! -Bill
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Retired NASA Rocket Scientist Most famous NASA "Child" - OSIRIS-REx delivered samples from asteroid BENNU to Earth in Sept. 2023 Center Network Member #989 '92 Fully caged, 5 speed, waiting for its fully built EG33 '92 "Test Mule", 4:44 Auto, JDM 4:44 Rear Diff with Mech LSD, Tuned headers, Full one-off suspension '92(?) Laguna, 6 spd and other stuff (still at OT's place) My Locker
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09-27-2003, 10:40 AM
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go to an auto parts store and get a can of 'Caliper Lacquer' for like $8. i did mine to look like Porsche Big Reds
 , but there are different colors to choose from. just be sure to do a good job cleaning them before painting. mine have been painted for around 6 months(?) and look great!
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09-27-2003, 05:27 PM
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SS BRAKE LINES
Bill - RaceConcepts does not sell SS lines for the SVX at this time.
P.S. Where else can I get them?
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Jim 1995 Laguna Blue SVX AWD L - 240K (daily driver) - "ReBuILT" used engine at 236K miles (6/13) 2013 Veloster Red - Driver Now??Dropsprings [1/2" rear, 1" front] with Koni Strut Inserts> Magnaflow Exhaust System> ECUTune Stage 1av1 Upgrade (from 1v4)> ECUTune TCU MOD> Aluminum Crankshaft Pulley> Stainless Brake Lines> Phenolic Spacers> Perforated Brake Rotors (dint like, OEM now)> SmallCar Shift Kit (resting since TCU MOD)> 7-Position Ground System> High-Pressure Fuel Pressure Regulator (resting)> ATF Cooler & Campaign Filter> Yellow Polish Polyurethane Bushings> Pioneer Double-DIN Stereo with JL AUDIO Speakers> Driveshaft Rebuilt with C-Clip U-Joints> 15 Min MOD> 20 Min MOD .. . (2011) Valentine One Radar Detector with Remote Display - ucan'tseeme!
Last edited by James Scott; 09-27-2003 at 08:41 PM.
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09-27-2003, 09:25 PM
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Re: SS BRAKE LINES
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Did you call and talk to Wood directly? I just bought my rear ss lines from him less than 2 months ago. -Bill
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Retired NASA Rocket Scientist Most famous NASA "Child" - OSIRIS-REx delivered samples from asteroid BENNU to Earth in Sept. 2023 Center Network Member #989 '92 Fully caged, 5 speed, waiting for its fully built EG33 '92 "Test Mule", 4:44 Auto, JDM 4:44 Rear Diff with Mech LSD, Tuned headers, Full one-off suspension '92(?) Laguna, 6 spd and other stuff (still at OT's place) My Locker
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09-27-2003, 09:45 PM
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SS BRAKE LINES
Bill - I'll call!
THANKS!
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Jim 1995 Laguna Blue SVX AWD L - 240K (daily driver) - "ReBuILT" used engine at 236K miles (6/13) 2013 Veloster Red - Driver Now??Dropsprings [1/2" rear, 1" front] with Koni Strut Inserts> Magnaflow Exhaust System> ECUTune Stage 1av1 Upgrade (from 1v4)> ECUTune TCU MOD> Aluminum Crankshaft Pulley> Stainless Brake Lines> Phenolic Spacers> Perforated Brake Rotors (dint like, OEM now)> SmallCar Shift Kit (resting since TCU MOD)> 7-Position Ground System> High-Pressure Fuel Pressure Regulator (resting)> ATF Cooler & Campaign Filter> Yellow Polish Polyurethane Bushings> Pioneer Double-DIN Stereo with JL AUDIO Speakers> Driveshaft Rebuilt with C-Clip U-Joints> 15 Min MOD> 20 Min MOD .. . (2011) Valentine One Radar Detector with Remote Display - ucan'tseeme!
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#11
09-27-2003, 09:47 PM
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its all here dude...
And our Specials still on till the end of the month
but email us your request before you buy..... http://store.yahoo.com/svx-motorsport-accessories/ thanks....Dayle
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#12
09-27-2003, 09:54 PM
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hey
I even posted up a thread about them a few weeks
ago.... http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...ght=brakelines
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My mom will forever live in me and never be forgotten, one day Ill see her again CLICK the LINK below to Visit the SVX Store: http://www.planetsvx.com http://www.motorsportwarehouse.com/svx/sig2.jpg Cars in the garage: 92 Toyota Soarer Single Turbo JDM RHD 70 Boss 302 Mustang 39k original miles 97 SVX Lsi 92 Liquid Silver Murano-ized (1st of its kind) 71 Cougar Xr7 Conv 351c 4v 4spd 69 SS Camaro 350 71 Nissan RHD Fairlady Z 70 Stang Fastback 70 Amc AMX 390 71 240z 89 Conquest TSi w/ 5.0 v8 swap 84 Mustang GT Turbo conv "good, if it bleeds, we can kill it ....."
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