Doing a brake job on my DI, including switching to D90 calipers in the front. Does anyone have a preference of which stainless steel extended lines to go with? And are the brake line fittings different between DI and Defender front calipers?
Recommendations for stainless steel extended brake line
- Thread starter JefeDisco96
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Expedition Exchange.
I was very surprised when I saw the difference between their feature set and that of the lines I already had. I figured they couldn't be all that different, but they are.
Hell, you should just buy them just for all the brand spanking new hardware they come with.
Cheers,
Kennith
I was very surprised when I saw the difference between their feature set and that of the lines I already had. I figured they couldn't be all that different, but they are.
Hell, you should just buy them just for all the brand spanking new hardware they come with.
Cheers,
Kennith
I was looking at Atlantic British because of the price, so that's a definite possibility. I noticed they came in a four pack and wanted to make sure I didn't need different hoses for the Defender calipers in the front compared to my Disco calipers in the rear.Frank84 said:
JefeDisco96 said:
I just did this exact conversion on my Disco. Well, almost exact: I installed D110 calipers. I bought the AB brake hoses. You will find out one way or another that the hard brake line from the caliper to the hose is different between the Disco and Defender components. Some folks have re-bent their existing Disco hard line to re-use on the Defender calipers, but I recommend against this.
For one thing, you end up with excess hard line to deal with because the Defender fitting port on the caliper is much closer to the brake hose than on the Disco caliper. For another, re-bending an old pipe is a risk that I don't feel is necessary, especially when you can buy new hard line, bend it to your needs, and re-use the original fittings at minimal expense.
Get the AB hoses if price is an issue and invest some of your savings in new hard lines to connect the hoses to the calipers. You'll be happy with the results. My braking power has definitely improved.
I got GoodRidge extended lines from Justin at Lucky 8 about 2 1/2 years ago. http://lucky8llc.com/Products.aspx?ProductID=2781
They are still in mint shape.
For your Defender calipers here's what I'd recommend. Get two 12" pieces of new brake line with fittings already on them from any auto parts place. They're 3/16 Bubble Flare. Just bend new lines to the new calipers. Its much easier and you don't have to ass around with old lines/fittings. Both sections of line should be less than $10 total so there's really no reason NOT to do it. Brake line bending pliers are helpful but not totally necessary.
They are still in mint shape.
For your Defender calipers here's what I'd recommend. Get two 12" pieces of new brake line with fittings already on them from any auto parts place. They're 3/16 Bubble Flare. Just bend new lines to the new calipers. Its much easier and you don't have to ass around with old lines/fittings. Both sections of line should be less than $10 total so there's really no reason NOT to do it. Brake line bending pliers are helpful but not totally necessary.
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JefeDisco96 said:
I've used more than those. I've even had the Atlantic British set, which I was enthusiastic about until I received my EE lines.
Somewhere, deep inside that nondescript box, there was a little Ho laughing at me.
Just buy the Expedition Exchange lines. The added expense is warranted.
Cheers,
Kennith
The terrafirma lines are the best prices I've seen, but I've never used them. I wonder if Lucky 8 sell those too?
I have the Goodridge lines, because I didn't know of any alternatives at the time.
I have the Goodridge lines, because I didn't know of any alternatives at the time.
I've heard the TF lines get rusty. I think Jake has them.
Kennith, what makes the EE lines better than the GoodRidge? They're about the same price for 4. And no I didn't look at the lines on EE.
Kennith, what makes the EE lines better than the GoodRidge? They're about the same price for 4. And no I didn't look at the lines on EE.
fishEH said:I've heard the TF lines get rusty. I think Jake has them.
Kennith, what makes the EE lines better than the GoodRidge? They're about the same price for 4. And no I didn't look at the lines on EE.
Shut up. They are just better, okay?:rofl:
A higher attention to detail all around is present versus the commonly available Goodridge branded products. It's not as if AB or EE are actually making the things, but they do brand different versions of similar products.
The strain relief is superior, the hardware is slightly different, the hex size is more reasonable (that's something most wouldn't notice, but it's nice), and they come with all the stuff you need to properly install them, and it's not junk stuff.
They even come with a new set of those silly plastic spiral things.
They are no more "stainlessey" than others. All stainless lines are going to improve pedal feel, and all extended lines will be longer. EE just spent extra time tailoring them.
Cheers,
Kennith
fishEH said:I've heard the TF lines get rusty. I think Jake has them.
Kennith, what makes the EE lines better than the GoodRidge? They're about the same price for 4. And no I didn't look at the lines on EE.
The TF lines are rebadged Goodridge.. As are a lot of others. If it has a 2" yellow sleeve with a name stamped on it I believe they are all made at the same place.
I honestly have no idea why mine got rusty as quickly as they did. I plan on replacing them soon with some lines that are a bit longer..
Anybody have experience with the lines RTE sells?
Frank84 said:
AB is not extruding Teflon and braiding stainless wire in their shop. They pick the parts out of a catalog just like everyone else. If they touch them at all, they are simply doing a bit of crimping.
Cheers,
Kennith
kennith said:
What would be interesting is if AB was assembling these lines and you could request some +3", +4", etc.
fishEH said:
I'll bet some of these people could get longer lines if needed.
If I wanted to make a special request, though, I'd just stop by a hydraulic shop. I've been meaning to do just that so I can replace the two short rubber hoses on the frame. I just never get around to it.
Cheers,
Kennith
I noticed that Crown Performance has a kit with 6 hoses that replace the 4 at the wheels and the two that make the turn toward the rear from the ABS unit lines to the steel lines running along the frame rails. Has anyone replaced these two lines when they do the upgrade?
http://www.crownperformance.com/land-rover-discovery-ii-1999-2004-0-4-lift-stainless-steel-brake-line-kit/
http://www.crownperformance.com/land-rover-discovery-ii-1999-2004-0-4-lift-stainless-steel-brake-line-kit/
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