Rob P

I want to upgrade to s/s lines and am uncertain of what ones to go with. I was thinking Russell?

Sidney004

You can't go wrong with Goodridge. I have had mine for 10 years. I am curious what the service life is supposed to be.

Last C5

And I've got a new set of Goodridges here that I'm getting ready to put on. But, you might want to check out the Stoptech lines too. I may try them next time.

jwt1603

Three years of auto-x with Goodridge lines and no issues.

BTW, the Russell ones leaked at the compression fitting almost immediately when I tried them before putting the Goodridge on.

kmagvette

Goodridge...though I do need to give Wilwood a nod for the lines that came with my rears; they appear to be SS lines encased in a protective plastic coating.

Consider getting rid of the Banjo blots and going to AN connectors instead.

0Todd TCE

I'd pass on any supplier today that's not selling "jacketed" hoses. Tells you that they are about 5yrs behind the curve. I'd also pass on any hose or kit that contains 'adapters' to the hardline for the same reason. There's no need for any of this today with various hose suppliers building to exacting requirements.

The AN connector is a nice touch for service also, just be certain you know how to connect what with what to make it work.

gkmccready

I'm a fan of the DRM lines with the ability to swap the caliper fittings. Saved me money when I went from stock to Wilwood.

Todd, why is jacketed to be loved so much more than bare SS? My only concern with bare SS is rubbing, but there's no real chance of that with the brake lines...

0Todd TCE

Over time dust gets into the braid and can degrade the Teflon hose. Even when you wipe off the hoses you end up pushing the dust, oils, whatever down into it to some extent.

(and for some color is important...but I don't think that was quite why you asked)

gkmccready

I'm with you, but what kind of time frame are we talking for that to cause any real issue?

Rob P

Anyone know of any deals on goodridge lines?

0Todd TCE

I really can't say. I'm supposing certainly some years....but how many?

There's a bit of a misconception that ss hoses are fit for durability and should last longer than the rubber ones too. But I'd take issue with that as well- they're fit for their performance gains over their life span against swelling.

All that being said I'd take the jacketed ones for peace of mind and ease of cleaning over bare ones today.

0Randy@DRM

5 years behind the curve Yep that's it

Carnac

I used Goodridge on my 05 C6 and Stoptech on my 08 Z06. Both worked fine, I liked the fit and finnish better on the Stoptech. Cheers - Jim

Joe_Knesek

Has anyone used Goodridge Kevlar lines? They are popular in the sport bike & sprint car world but I've never seen them on a Corvette.

Last C5

Thunder Racing - $109

GettReal

Goodridge here but I dont think I can really tell that they are doing that much more for me... I put them the same time I switched rotors and pad compound but I'm sure the pad it what made me think they felt better. I'm looking at the AP brake set up so I'll need to get new ones for them.

c4cruiser

There have been a number of threads about ss flex lines and for the most part Russell has not had a good reputation. I bought a set for my old 92 and the front hoses were so short that a full lock turn would cause the hose to be stretched to its limit (no bends, no flex when I pushed on the hose at the middle)

Earl's or Goodridge lines would be good choices. I have Earl's hoses on my 87 and they have held up very well. When I did a conversion to C5 front brakes, I used the same hoses. The fittings at the calipers worked fine and there is enough length so no worries about length.

You can find Earl's hoses at Summit or JEG's. Tire Rack has Goodridge lines.

MYRX

Another Goodridge SS user with Castrol SFR fluid. No problems so far.

Gman57

I'm using DRM..... + Randy is great to work with!!