Stainless brake lines are now on...

[TeCKis300]

Any stock brake setup has more front bias than what you would want for performance driving, however, that is the preferred safe setup for the typical driver. Stock setups are also close to optimal in terms of stopping distances. Aftermarket kits will rarely do better. What they improve on is thermal capacity.

Also, on any lifted truck, due to the more pronounced weight transfer, the stock setup probably becomes more optimal.

 

[Casper]

true...which is why i would like to run something a bit more aggressive than the Axxis Ultimates in the rear and find a pad thats got a lower Cf in the front to help bring some more rear bias into the equation.

 

[greasefingers]

Make sure the lines are plastic/vinyl coated (over the steel/kevlar braided covers).

Koz

Are you thinking the same thing I

 

[Coralkillah]

TO add my 0.02$, I finally completed my brake job (after having to replace my rusted solid front caliper-but thats on another thread) and now am able to fully appreciate after market pads AND my Stop Tech SS Brake Lines......

IMHO--Waaaaaayyy better "feel" in the pedal, I feel possibly even better than stock although I have been driving on f#@ked up brakes for God knows how long up until now....but it feels like I can stop em on a dime!

Im keeping the rear pads as they look good still, my fronts had to go but for 63K and my first pad change-Not bad

true...which is why i would like to run something a bit more aggressive than the Axxis Ultimates......

Hey Casper- Do you notice alot a brake dust coming off the Axxis Ultimates? Seems like these pads make ALOT more than the stock ones did....

 

[mole177]

Sorry to revive an old thread, but im wondering if anyone knows how to "reset" the brake computer?

goodridge vs stop tech?

 

[supercliff]

Are steel lines something you can install yourself? I've done steel lines replacement on my motorcycle with no problems. I'm just wondering if you can just remove the old ones, put in the new ones, and then bleed the brakes as normal. I'm not sure since there is an ABS system if there are issues if you introduce air into the ABS system and if there are special procedures to bleed air from an ABS system...

 

[mole177]

i thought it was going to be straight forward, however our brake system has a separate mind of its own.

the installation of the lines would be same as any other vehicle, but the computer is the part im wondering about.

 

[supercliff]

I decided to bite the bullet and I just ordered the lines. I'm confident i can replace the lines no problem and bleed them properly.

Once this is done, I'll see if my braking distance has changed. My personal feeling is that this shouldn't effect the ABS computer. The computer will automatically decrease braking pressure if it senses wheel lock. With steel lines, you will reach wheel lock sooner and the ABS will kick in sooner to reduce pressure. The ABS system will then apply more pressure as the wheel becomes unlocked. I think the change to steel lines may cause a different frequency of ABS pulsing, but still function correctly.

I would imagine the stock lines will flex different amounts based on the temperature of the brake fluid and temperature of the brake lines. Hot = more flex. As the ABS system is already designed to cope with this difference, I would imaging it can cope with the lower flex in the steel lines. I'm not 100% sure of course, it's just my theory.

 

[White4runner]

My Goodridge SS lines just arrived today, as a matter of fact. On the package it states, "reduce braking distance." I'm going to have go with "improves braking distance crowd" on this one.

Bob

 

[Casper]

im not quite sure how i missed my own thread being brought back up but...


1. Axxis PAds, yes they are going to dust more than the OEM pads as they are designed for serious braking and not a reduction in overall pad dust.


I cant imagine going back to oem pads or lines...


As for the brake computer, it has to be done by the dealer and the addition of pads does take about 2 hours to be done.