[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by Wht550jersey

What fluid will you be using ?

BMW DOT4

[BimmerHausPerformance]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

BMW DOT4

Have you installed these yet? I'm curious if you noticed a difference.

[BimmerHausPerformance]

Oh wow, I just saw the lead time on those are 2-3 weeks in order that they manufacture them! So i'm betting you don't have them yet, especially with the RONA being out there...

I would really like to hear a review on stainless steel lines prior to dropping the cash, but maybe I'll just go with these instead since they are in-stock and RED, which I have on my car already.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-part...2563ecs03akt1/

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by BrowBMW

Oh wow, I just saw the lead time on those are 2-3 weeks in order that they manufacture them! So i'm betting you don't have them yet, especially with the RONA being out there...

I would really like to hear a review on stainless steel lines prior to dropping the cash, but maybe I'll just go with these instead since they are in-stock and RED, which I have on my car already.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-part...2563ecs03akt1/

i got these in the other week but almost took a month to get in. they even contacted me and asked if i wanted to change my order to the stock red one's or a refund? i said i'll wait. been busy with house projects so hopefully i'll get these on this month

[BimmerHausPerformance]

Ah nice, the Red ones from ECS have a coated outer shell but are still stainless. I think I might order those.

Can anyone comment on stainless brake lines?

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by BrowBMW

Ah nice, the Red ones from ECS have a coated outer shell but are still stainless. I think I might order those.

Can anyone comment on stainless brake lines?

the red one's are nice...don't know if they're as thick as the Goodridge tho? these are pretty thick and well built. the quality is pretty amazing.


also got the power bleeder from ECS since my Harbor Freight bleeder didn't work lol

[BimmerHausPerformance]

Ah nice bleeder, I need to find mine. I had the exact same one when I had my 86 GTI. I don't see anything in the descriptions of either of the brake lines that talk about the gauge of the line.

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by BrowBMW

Ah nice bleeder, I need to find mine. I had the exact same one when I had my 86 GTI. I don't see anything in the descriptions of either of the brake lines that talk about the gauge of the line.

probably the same gauge but i'm guessing the stainless sleeve makes it look thicker?

[BimmerHausPerformance]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

probably the same gauge but i'm guessing the stainless sleeve makes it look thicker?

The red brake lines from ECS ARE stainless steel lines.

[BimmerHausPerformance]

Originally Posted by BrowBMW

The red brake lines from ECS ARE stainless steel lines.

I just ordered these, and I got these too:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/392082449007

Gonna paint my wheels and calipers when I do this install.

[Sylverlee]

Originally Posted by BrowBMW

I just ordered these, and I got these too:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/392082449007

Gonna paint my wheels and calipers when I do this install.

Is this a highly rated combo? I need to do my rears soon.

[BimmerHausPerformance]

we have no idea... we have yet to hear back on anyone installing the stainless steel lines. Someone here did give good reviews on this brand of rotors and pads which they have installed on their BMW and their other car as well.

[Unspec]

Just as a word of warning, make sure there's close to zero stress on the connection between the line and the caliper, even when turning the wheel. Some SS lines have swivel connectors there to alleviate the problem, but I'm not sure if the ECS or Goodridge ones do. My coworker did this to his F30 back in 2016, the connector completely sheared off when he was on a cloverleaf last year. Normally not an issue with rubber ones because they're a lot less stiff than the SS ones. Be safe and double check!

[BimmerHausPerformance]

TY, looks like everything is coming in today. I'm going to be cleaning and painting my calipers and wheels, not sure I'll get it all done in a day.

Does anyone have any comments on their new SS lines?

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by BrowBMW

TY, looks like everything is coming in today. I'm going to be cleaning and painting my calipers and wheels, not sure I'll get it all done in a day.

Does anyone have any comments on their new SS lines?

I will be installing mine this Thursday or Friday

[ezaircon4jc]

Originally Posted by BrowBMW

...

Does anyone have any comments on their new SS lines?

I had SS brake lines on my last car. They did firm-up the pedal. As sor shorter stopping distances, I never tested that. I just liked the firmer pedal.

[BimmerHausPerformance]

So here we go. Also pulling the calipers, sand blasting and painting, then also painting the wheels.

I am so looking forward to no more brake dust!

[BimmerHausPerformance]

Never mind... they sent the wrong pads - car on jack stands for days! love it.

[lsturbointeg]

That sux!

[ckaul]

Originally Posted by BrowBMW

Never mind... they sent the wrong pads - car on jack stands for days! love it.

Can you post a pic of how your rear lines look after you put them in? I put in my ECS stainless lines and they arent completely smooth. There are some bends but I am not sure if it will affect anything in a bad way.

[BimmerHausPerformance]

Originally Posted by ckaul

Can you post a pic of how your rear lines look after you put them in? I put in my ECS stainless lines and they arent completely smooth. There are some bends but I am not sure if it will affect anything in a bad way.

Sure. Whenever that happens I'll post pics... lol

[ckaul]

Here are the stainless steel lines installed on my 528i, if you look closely you can see how they run. In case anybody needs any info feel free to message me or something.