Which Brakelines ?

[Josparkz]

It seems like there are only 3 companies making braided stainless replacement brake-line kits for our trucks. These would be ERG, Goodridge, and Russell.

Has anyone had the chance to examine all of these ?

I am wondering how the quality compares , and if there is a difference in them that would warrant the price on some being double what it is on others.

Thanks

 

[HEMI®Dart]

Russell discontinued the brakelines lines for the ram. Goodridge has not made them yet.

 

[Extreme1]

I just installed a set of EGR's. I couldn't find anyone else that made them. Russell doesn't actually make a set for our trucks but some catalogs might have a listing. They never got around to it and are waiting for the "market to develop".



I had a front line FAIL 3 weeks ago, I almost ran over the BIMBO in the Toyota that tried to merge into the lane with me while looking for something on the passenger seat. I blew the horn for several seconds and she never reacted. If it wasn't a little before 7 AM I would have called the cops to report a drunk driver.



The EGR's are a very good quality set but they are a little pricey compared to the other aftermarket lines for other vehicals. They added springs to protect the lines in every place it could possibly rub. I was thinking that the "you get what you pay for" seemed to apply and these are an important piece. No brakes = no fun.



The fitting on the rear and I didn't get along well, the steel line from the front was a little resistant to the stretch that it needed in order to reach the new connector. I did notice a slight pedal feel improvement but it may have just been the elimination of some air or something.

 

[Josparkz]

Originally posted by HEMI®Dart

Russell discontinued the brakelines lines for the ram. Goodridge has not made them yet.

Everybody that sells these says they are a special order. Is the reality of this then as you say , none are available ?

 

[Evil Otto]

i have the good ridge ones. i would not recommend them. they do not come with the brackets and it is a pain in the a$$ to get the old brackets off the old lines. go with the egr they look a lot better. i think that i will change to them soon.



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