Super VXer
I'm in the same boat ... except I need to replace the calipers too.
That made my decision easier on getting the SS brake lines. If you're going to break open the system, then that's the time to do it all at once. It's just not worth replacing the calipers this year and waiting till next year to do the brake lines. If you're going to replace/upgrade both eventually, it should be done at the same time.
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Put a smiley after you say that Bub.
Super VXer
I replaced brakes and rotors when I did my front bearings. New rotors were drilled and slotted, easy job. Brake lines not sure about that, why are you changing?
Super VXer
I'm not sure exactly what you're question is.. Why am I changing to drilled/slotted? Or why am I changing to SSB break lines?Originally Posted by soggybottomboyz
In my first post, I noted that my rotors are badly warped in front. This is causing a massive shimmy when slowing down. I thought that since I need new rotors, why not get the ones I wanted right off the bat?
I like the idea of better stopping capability with the drilled/slotted rotors. Before my rotors were warped, the braking on my VX didn't seem quick enough(at least, not as quick as the other vehicles I had at the time).
With new pads and rotors, I should see performance improvements when stopping. However, I was also wanting to get SSB brake lines to keep me from having to press very firmly on the brake for a good response.
But if I don't have to mess with opening the brake lines up, I don't think I'll be getting the SSB lines, because I just spent more than I wanted to on brakes and rotors and what I get will have to do for now. Maybe next year I'll get the SSB lines.
Super VXer
Yea I was asking about the line, sorry I should have been more clear. I am not a brake guy. I am more of a bolt off bolt on type of person. I am sure someone on the site can be off help to you regarding the lines.
Super VXer
You don't need to replace the brake lines at the same time that you replace the pads and calipers. If you don't have any braking issues now (other than the warped rotor) they you won't have any issues after replacing pads and rotors. As a matter of fact, your braking may get better with the new stuff.
Like Tom said, if you're going to open up the system, then by all means do the lines at the same time, but you don't need to open the system in order to replace pads and rotors. I went to slotted and drilled rotors many years ago, and since I wanted to paint my calipers to, I went ahead and installed the stainless steel lines at the same time. There are quite a few here who are lifted with large tires who still have the stock rubber lines (Jo was one of them for a while, I think) and they are doing just fine. Just check out the existing lines while your there installing the pads and rotors to make sure they look good and aren't cracked and you should be good to so.
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