STAINLESS STEEL BRAKE LINES

[michaelmosty]

I am starting this post regarding my brake line failure @ Hallett last weekend. My goal is to research the product and damage and help alert fellow drivers of any safety issues.
I purchased my stainless steel brake lines from discbrakesrus.com in January 05. Discbrakesrus.com "claims" to sell Russell brake lines and says that they have sold their product for 4-years.
I spoke to the Russell tech line and they stated that their lines will have a black line on the nylon sleve The brake lines that were on my car have no such name on them. I also have an additional new line that was sent to me after a similar failure @ TWS last year that has no identifying marks either.
While speaking to the said "co-owner" of discbrakesrus.com this morning he stated that they get their stainless steel brake lines for Mustangs from many different suppliers. He also informed me that they themselves make some of the lines they sell in-house. I questioned this since their website shows all listed brake lines to be made by Russell. The said "co-owner" is looking into my purchase and will be getting back with me.

At this point it appears the brake lines on my car were not made by Russell. Please disregard any previous statements I made in regards to Russell products. I will wait until I have confirmed answers to discuss more regarding the manufacturer.

[Mike Bell]

Thanks for keeping us updated Michael. Since I don't know what brand I have on my car I'm looking to swap them out with a quality replacement before TWS.

[gt40]

Thanks for keeping us updated Michael. Since I don't know what brand I have on my car I'm looking to swap them out with a quality replacement before TWS.

Have you guys considered making your own lines using reusable hose ends and -3 hose from Earl's? I have 6 lines on my car (5 brake lines and a line for my oil pressure gauge,) and none have failed, ever. The lines are easy to make, and easy (and cheap!) to repair at the track.

Just make sure you get STEEL hose ends and fittings. There are aluminum hose ends and fittings available, but these are not suitable for brake lines.

[Mike Bell]

Thanks for keeping us updated Michael. Since I don't know what brand I have on my car I'm looking to swap them out with a quality replacement before TWS.

Have you guys considered making your own lines using reusable hose ends and -3 hose from Earl's? I have 6 lines on my car (5 brake lines and a line for my oil pressure gauge,) and none have failed, ever. The lines are easy to make, and easy (and cheap!) to repair at the track.

Just make sure you get STEEL hose ends and fittings. There are aluminum hose ends and fittings available, but these are not suitable for brake lines.

I'd screw that up in a heartbeat.

[GlennCMC70]

cut and paisted from other post. i didnt see this thread.

brake flare (SAE or metric) to AN adapters are easy and common to find. then its just a matter of hitting up the local dirt track shop for some premade lines of your choise in length. i take them and cover them w/ clear heat shrink and close the ends w/ zip ties. they are about $9-$15 each depending on size and the type of fitting on the ends (straight or 90 degree). cheep enough to replace each year. i'm on my 2nd season w/ mine and they still look good.
if you guys want to get together and go over this before TWS (plenty of time) let me know.

[GlennCMC70]

in light of these failures, i will be going down and picking up a new set to keep in the "pit box" to keep w/ me.

[macstang]

I have some russells on my car (red #15) there is a rubber sleeve on the hose with the russell logo on it. I am not sure if there is a line, I can look when I get back from Ohio Friday.

We have stop tech from MM on the CMC 44 btw.

[donovan]

Adam has a parts list of AN fittings and lines, I think its all Earls and Summit numbers...

My AI car on the rear is AN steel fittings and AN Earl lines... the front is the same, I have used Maximum Motorsports in the past as well.

David D.

[AI#97]

Adam has a parts list of AN fittings and lines, I think its all Earls and Summit numbers...

My AI car on the rear is AN steel fittings and AN Earl lines... the front is the same, I have used Maximum Motorsports in the past as well.

David D.

Goodrich Lines on my car. As it turns out, the Company I work for owns a serious stake in Goodrich as part of a bankruptcy buyout.... Let me see if I can get a contact at the Goodrich and do a group buy on the cobra lines....seem to work on several different cars...

[Mike Bell]

Is it Goodrich or Goodridge? I are confused. :shock: