Karmann Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 So I'm piecing together my OME Lift- already have MD front coils, and ordering 1" spacers up front. I'm going with the standard MD springs out back (should, on the likely chance the Jeep springs not fit.) I'm planning on converting my brake lines to braided Stainless, and my question is should I buy stock length or 2in extension? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushnut Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 longer is always better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I'm converting to SS AN line, I'm ordering an extra inch, just in case. Where you having the lines done or getting them from? -Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmann Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 I'm converting to SS AN line, I'm ordering an extra inch, just in case. Where you having the lines done or getting them from? -Kyle They actually have Goodridge SS lines on AutoAnything now, so with free shipping and 15% off, out the door should be around $90-something. The kit comes with the front lines, rear splitter and rear line. Plus other hardware. I'm planning on putting them in myself, and hope to fix the poor pedal feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96Pathfinder4x4 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 I didn't extend my brake lines until I did the SFD. If you replace them, my advice would be to plan ahead and get long enough for the SFD....just in case. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooslowforgr Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 So I'm piecing together my OME Lift- already have MD front coils, and ordering 1" spacers up front. I'm going with the standard MD springs out back (should, on the likely chance the Jeep springs not fit.) I'm planning on converting my brake lines to braided Stainless, and my question is should I buy stock length or 2in extension? Thanks! I just did OME lift medium duty all around last week. PM me so I can give you some tips. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 I just did OME lift medium duty all around last week. PM me so I can give you some tips. Or you can post them and contribute to the forum and actually help more than one person... Just a thought -Kyle 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 They actually have Goodridge SS lines on AutoAnything now, so with free shipping and 15% off, out the door should be around $90-something. The kit comes with the front lines, rear splitter and rear line. Plus other hardware. I'm planning on putting them in myself, and hope to fix the poor pedal feel. Nice, i know we were struggling to find those earlier in the year. BUT...i'd rather go AN, its the same price, even with the discount... -Kyle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96Pathfinder4x4 Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Since I was ordering the kit and it was a matter of KISS, I ordered the lines from Krypton Fabs as well. FYI: From his site. http://www.krfabs.com/product_detail.php?productID=2 Braided stainless steel extended brake lines (front) - Add: $80 Braided stainless steel extended brake line (rear) - Add: $55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmann Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 (edited) Nice, i know we were struggling to find those earlier in the year. BUT...i'd rather go AN, its the same price, even with the discount... -Kyle What's AN exactly? AutoNothing? Edited December 3, 2013 by Karmann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Army Navy, it's those fancy blue and red fittings all the drag racers use. Tons of aftermarket companies make their own version of it, and make every sort of adapter you could think of... -Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmann Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 Army Navy, it's those fancy blue and red fittings all the drag racers use. Tons of aftermarket companies make their own version of it, and make every sort of adapter you could think of... -Kyle Ah gotcha, I think Stioc has the same kit as what I'm looking at, so I think I may just stick with it. I hate my brakes so far. That and how the pathy tries to do a swan dive any time I hit them hard, but that's more suspension tuning hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stioc Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 (edited) The ones I got are the Goodridge ones and they're a very tight fit! In fact, my driver's side one pulled the metal slip-on mount right out at full steering lock. I now have it zip-tied. I wish I'd gotten the slightly longer lines if I knew that these ones would be so tight EDIT: if you want to improve the braking the best setup I've found (after three different brake pads that I tossed in the trash with just a few thousand miles on them) is brand new rotors and Hawk SUV brake pads. I got the Duralast Gold rotors from Autozone which come with a good warranty. The pads are much better than the Autozone or the EBC 7000 pads. With my E rated 32" tires the Hawk pads work a lot better...as good as can be expected from the so-so factory setup. If there was a way to fit the Titan or newer Pathfinder calipers and master cylinder that would be a great setup. Alas too many ideas and not much time. Edited December 5, 2013 by stioc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmann Posted December 5, 2013 Author Share Posted December 5, 2013 The ones I got are the Goodridge ones and they're a very tight fit! In fact, my driver's side one pulled the metal slip-on mount right out at full steering lock. I now have it zip-tied. I wish I'd gotten the slightly longer lines if I knew that these ones would be so tight EDIT: if you want to improve the braking the best setup I've found (after three different brake pads that I tossed in the trash with just a few thousand miles on them) is brand new rotors and Hawk SUV brake pads. I got the Duralast Gold rotors from Autozone which come with a good warranty. The pads are much better than the Autozone or the EBC 7000 pads. With my E rated 32" tires the Hawk pads work a lot better...as good as can be expected from the so-so factory setup. If there was a way to fit the Titan or newer Pathfinder calipers and master cylinder that would be a great setup. Alas too many ideas and not much time. Beat you to it, I already have Hawk Golds But yes, for me it's still not enough, as I have a pretty frustrating shake/squirm when applying medium pressure. So since I've turned the rotors and put on new pads, I think I'll order some new calipers. I'd just like help with pedal firmness, and your review just confirmed my suspicions with the lift and the SS lines. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theexbrit Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I just fitted Powerstop rotors & Hawk SUV pads, it's unbelievable how different the brakes are now! Really good brakes finally! I found that one of my main pins (that slide in & out) was seized, so new calipers for me with new braided brake lines. I also got new wheel bearings for the front. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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