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 Sep 12, 2006 - 8:21 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined May 15, '05 From Toronto Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%)  |
So, just before i moved down here i put my car into the shop and got some work done. One of my calipers were seized, so i had it replaced. I also had a set of Russel Fittings DOT stainless steel brakelines on. My pedal was a bit soft at times. Any ways, if any of you want better breaking or just want to be a bit safer, i highly suggest this upgrade. It cost me $85 for the lines cuz i got them at cost, but they go for around $160 CND, and they bolt in like OEM lines, but BIG BIG BIG difference in the way the car drives. I highly recomend this for any one who likes to push their celi or any one who does autocross with their car.
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Sep 24, 2006 - 3:15 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 9, '02 From Scranton, Pa Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
whats the part number?
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Sep 24, 2006 - 4:27 PM
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 Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
Sweet...this will probably be my next upgrade.
And zipstrips, it looks like the part number is 688300. -------------------- New Toyota project coming soon...
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Sep 24, 2006 - 4:42 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 30, '03 From Cyprus Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Great Upgrade Valo666
 I recommend that as well and as you said its not expensive and its worth the money especially for people who cares about safety.Sometimes the soft pedal means that you got some air stuck into your brakes. |
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Sep 25, 2006 - 5:44 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 15, '05 From Toronto Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE(Coomer @ Sep 24, 2006 - 4:27 PM) [snapback]483296[/snapback] Sweet...this will probably be my next upgrade. And zipstrips, it looks like the part number is 688300. ill double check that part # tonight. |
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Sep 25, 2006 - 10:02 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 16, '05 From Toronto, Ontario Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
is there a diff between SS brake lines and SS braided brake lines?
how long should these SS brake lines last? any problems with them in winter weather or constant changing climate? what other cons are there to using these? -------------------- |
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Sep 26, 2006 - 4:48 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 15, '05 From Toronto Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
SS brake lines are braided..well as far as flex lines go. They apparently last longer than OEM ones because they arent going to be affected by the weather as harsh as the rubber ones will. As for climate change/winter..shouldnt be a problem because it works exactly like a rubber line. If any thing, it might even be better for the breaks in the winter using them as heat sinks and keeping the brake fluid cooler. But i have friends who run SS flex lines on their car year round, and no big effects.
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Sep 26, 2006 - 4:52 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 29, '06 From Regina, SK, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 38 (100%) |
Any chance of getting that good price or a deal if we did some sort of group buy?
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Sep 26, 2006 - 4:59 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 15, '05 From Toronto Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
i can see if i can get a deal through my old work...but im guessin it would be around $130cnd + shipping. But thats if my old boss says sure. Ill talk to him on the thanks giving weekend.
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Sep 26, 2006 - 5:42 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i'd be interested in just front lines. could that be done?
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Sep 26, 2006 - 5:56 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 30, '06 From Augusta, GA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
If and when you get that part # that'd be awesome; seeing as how the winter is coming soon and it may be coming a bit earlier than expected. Now all i'd need to do is know how to bleed the breaks. I've only ever helped with that when I worked as a ported at a collision center in Beltsville, but never actually saw what needed to be done. If only someone would make a sticky....hmmmm.......
-Triscuit -------------------- 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STi 1974 Datsun 260Z 1997 Subaru Legacy L Wagon Kind of missin' my Celica GT! Hit me up if you're ever in my area. I'm always down for a meet. |
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Sep 26, 2006 - 6:14 PM
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Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE(Valo666 @ Sep 26, 2006 - 2:59 PM) [snapback]484102[/snapback] i can see if i can get a deal through my old work...but im guessin it would be around $130cnd + shipping. But thats if my old boss says sure. Ill talk to him on the thanks giving weekend. They're cheaper or about the same price at many online retailers. QUOTE(m0dd3d1 @ Sep 26, 2006 - 3:56 PM) [snapback]484122[/snapback] If and when you get that part # that'd be awesome; seeing as how the winter is coming soon and it may be coming a bit earlier than expected. Now all i'd need to do is know how to bleed the breaks. I've only ever helped with that when I worked as a ported at a collision center in Beltsville, but never actually saw what needed to be done. If only someone would make a sticky....hmmmm....... -Triscuit I already posted the part number, direct from Russell's website. And you can search for information on how to bleed your brakes...there's plenty of information on here. 
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Sep 26, 2006 - 6:20 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 15, '05 From Toronto Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
i also use the russel speed bleeders in my breaks...nice addition to make things easier
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Jan 18, 2007 - 9:39 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 21, '04 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I'm doing an upgrade to rear discs on my '94 ST. I've purchased rotors and pads, but I'm curious about these stainless steel brake lines. I have them on my tuner Mustang and I love the brake feel you get with these lines. I didn't know I could get them for the Celica.
Now, I went to the russellperformance.com website and I didn't see a part number for my specific car. Which ones work for my ST? |
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Jan 18, 2007 - 6:52 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 4, '03 From Vancouver, Canada! Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i would think you would want to buy GT lines since you are ugrading to discs
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Jan 18, 2007 - 8:53 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 5, '05 From Upper Darby, PA(5 min away from Philly) Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
Can you use GT lines on ST brakes?
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Jan 18, 2007 - 9:24 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
QUOTE(Drew-887 @ Jan 18, 2007 - 8:53 PM) [snapback]519105[/snapback] Can you use GT lines on ST brakes? for the front yes but the rear no (unless you have swapped GT disk brakes in the rear) -------------------- |
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