| Author | Message | ||
| Rob Schermerhorn (Rexrcr)
Member Username: Rexrcr Post Number: 704 Registered: 11-2002 |
Dash 2 dash 3 (literally -2, -3) refers to the inner diameter of the Teflon portion of the hose in 32nd's of an inch. So -3 is 3/32 inch ID, and -2 is 2/32 inch. Most Teflon brake lines are -3, Goodridge offers -2 claiming improved performance, though I've never used -2. Common industrial and military/ aerospace plumbing nomenclature. | ||
| Brad Smith (Smithbb)
New member Username: Smithbb Post Number: 38 Registered: 1-2003 |
Just an option thread. I purchased SS lines from Porterfield in addition to some new pads. They don't handle Goodridge but the price was in line. They will custom make what you need. I sent an actual line which they turned around in less than two days. Brad | ||
| Mike Charness (Mcharness)
Member Username: Mcharness Post Number: 698 Registered: 8-2002 |
I don't know the difference between dash 2 or dash 3. Is that a strength rating? | ||
| Dave Burch (Merlyn)
Junior Member Username: Merlyn Post Number: 82 Registered: 8-2002 |
That's good news, and a great price. Goodridge is as good as it gets for hydraulic fittings and hoses. Are they dash 2 or dash 3 hoses? | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Intermediate Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 1532 Registered: 4-2002 |
The PO of my car paid $1200 for a set of these installed at an F-dealer. Yikes! | ||
| Rob Schermerhorn (Rexrcr)
Member Username: Rexrcr Post Number: 696 Registered: 11-2002 |
Here's a tip for the line change proceedure: Before disconnecting the flex lines (for which you'll want flare nut wrenches, 11 mm), prop your brake pedal down about two inches give or take by bracing against the driver's seat. This moves the seals in the master past the opening to the reservoir, so the only fluid to leak out of the lines when you open them will be the fluid in the line itself, not the entire master cylinder reservoir. Less mess by far, and you don't have to cap off the hard lines to prevent the reservoir draining. $80 for a set of Teflon lines is excellent! That's less than purchasing the component parts and assembling yourself (which used to be the only way on most road cars.) | ||
| Mike Charness (Mcharness)
Member Username: Mcharness Post Number: 657 Registered: 8-2002 |
Gary: Sorry the timing wasn't right for you. Hopefully the post here will help future purchasers. PJ: Yes, all else being equal and in good condition with fresh fluid, putting on these kinds of lines will definitely firm up your pedal. | ||
| Paul Jeffery (Peajay)
Junior Member Username: Peajay Post Number: 72 Registered: 4-2002 |
Does anyone have experience of changing to these type of brake lines ? any improvement in braking ? I haven't had my car long but the brakes are not that impressive, a bit soft and spongy. | ||
| Gary Reed (Gary_reed)
Junior Member Username: Gary_reed Post Number: 120 Registered: 2-2002 |
DARN... I just recently bought a set of lines from another source and paid $300! Wish I would have know about this sooner. | ||
| Mike Charness (Mcharness)
Member Username: Mcharness Post Number: 656 Registered: 8-2002 |
Tire Rack used to carry Goodridge stainless steel brake lines for Ferrari 308's and 328's, but no longer. I called them and asked if they could at least order a set for me, but after checking with their purchasing, they said no. I called Goodridge, and got referred to www.OrmeBros.com who they said could make up a set for any car. After talking on the phone with one of the owners (Johnny) at Orme, he said they'd get the specs from Goodridge and make me up a set. His first price quote was $159 but we settled on $127.00 plus shipping as a fair price, which is pretty comparable to anyone else who carries Goodridge lines for more common cars here in the U.S. A couple of days later he let me know that the fittings were a little different than any he normally stocked, but he got the components from Goodridge and now carries them routinely for future orders. The line set arrived here a few days later (today actually), with Goodridge labeling and their guarantee. So... if you are wanting to upgrade to braided stainless steel teflon brakelines to get a firmer brake pedal, you've now got a source for the Goodridge lines now that Tire Rack isn't carrying them any more.  However, since then (in the last couple of days) Goodridge has added "buy online" at their site, and if you don't mind waiting and paying for shipping from the U.K., you can get a set for less than $80 (�48.00) plus shipping from http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/ If that had been available at the time, I might have been able to negotiate a better price at the U.S. source. |