Suspension Brakes Most liked posts in thread: Replace brake lines?

I got the pads, rotors and lines from Detroit. Excellent service and response to questions. I would encourage anyone to use them.
Thanks Detroit Tuned

 

It does matter. Buy from Rock Auto and have an issue, good luck. Buy from an M/A sponsor and they will answer the phone and help you as best they can.

Keep in mind...

The Bitterness of Poor Quality remains Long after the Sweetness of Low Price is Forgotten

 

We have a stainless brake line kit we have been selling for years with great reviews, and they hold up unlike some of the lesser quality lines.

Detroit Tuned Stainless Brake Lines

Feel free to give us a call with any questions, as Nate said we would be glad to help you out!

 

You can place them n your cart separately or give us a call and we'll make sure the right lines go out.

586-792-6464

 

You can't go wrong with Detroit Tuned....parts and service they will never steer you wrong. Oh and they are offering free shipping for $150 orders....that is sweet indeed.

 

Yes, you are probably correct.

 

I would.

I replaced my front lines when I did my R56 upgrade. But the feel was never quite right. I had flushed the fluid and and bled the lines a number of times. This last spring I changed the rear lines. While I was bleeding them I noticed that the little dark streak in the fluid I'd seen before was gone. When I checked the old lines I noticed that the rubber had started to get soft, they were deteriorating. Now I have the feel I want and much better and predictable braking.

By the way I got Stop Tech braided lines from Rock Auto. Good price and good lines. The car '05 R53 with 42k mi

 

I think changing brake lines is a good idea at the mileage you have. With the other brake work you are doing this is a good time.

The SS lines I put on my MINI came from Chad at Detroit Tuned, he's a forum sponsor. IMHO Rock Auto is hit or miss on the quality of the parts they sell & they aren't a forum sponsor.

 

The braided lines cost more. But I think they are worth the difference. If your buying a name brand, like Stop Tech, it doesn't matter where you get them the quality will be the same. But supporting a sponsor is a good idea.

I think you have it covered with what you're planning.

 

+1 Top quality; great fit.

 

I said buying from a sponsor is a good idea.

 

How would some one order the 4 line kit with R56 front and R53 rear? For caliper upgrades. Or should they just order the front and rear separately?

 

Glad we could help, and thank you for the kind words.

Let us know what else we can do to keep your MINI on the road! :cornut: