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woshiagni · 03-15-2002, 06:59 PM

Whatever happened to the group buy with teamsc3? (was just browsing through the archives) What brand were those lines? (I've found only Goodridge and RMM... any comments/suggestions?

Can you actually feel the difference, even with stock rotors and pads? (I'm eventually planning to upgrade to Brembo vented rotors and Hawk HPS pads)

***Ratko*** · 03-15-2002, 07:38 PM

Good choice! Im also planning on the Slotted Brembo Rotors, Hawk Blue pads, and Super Blue brake fluid. Im getting custom Earl's SS braided lines done locally, but i remember a while ago there was talk of a group buy so i dont know...

speedemn · 03-15-2002, 09:49 PM

I think Jeff was talking about the SS brake lines group buy. I was interested but it didn't really go anywhere. Any way of starting it back up?

92CamryV6 · 03-15-2002, 10:55 PM

I would be in for some ss brake lines, I was quoted 150 for a set of goodridges. If we can get any lower then that I would be in for sure!

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soundlzrd · 03-15-2002, 11:24 PM

im getting green stuff pads, hurd there really good, but i need lines too! im in!

woshiagni · 03-16-2002, 12:41 AM

Hahaha... I was just curious about stainless lines and everyone's ready to jump in for a group buy. =)

This place has them for $120...
http://www.nipponpower.com/brake/brakeline/goodridge_toyota.html

I'm not sure what the reputation of that place is, though.

So can you really feel the difference with stainless steel lines? If not then I need to put that money towards springs and struts. =)

FrYdRyCe · 03-16-2002, 02:03 AM

actually i was the one doing the brake g/b's on teamsc3. we got the brembo's for 48USD each with the buy. but the stainless brake lines didnt go through. the guy that was supposed to make the lines for us quit his job and now works for nissan =( but as far as i know http://www.lightningmotorsports.com is the cheapest place that sells them and its on a 5-6wk backorder =T. they are willing to do a g/b if i can get enough people but im not sure if i can get 10 people willing to wait 5/6 weeks for the lines and still be there without flaking on me.

woshiagni · 03-16-2002, 02:28 AM

Hmn... okay... if we were to get a group buy together again, who should I contact for the Brembos? I figure I might as well go Brembo's on all four wheels since stainless lines probably won't work with my rear drums.

I shot off a couple of emails to RMM and nipponpower, I guess I'll see what they say.

If lightningmotorsports can get the lines in within the next 6 weeks, then can we arrange to do a group buy in a month? No point in asking now if people aren't willing to wait. =)

I count 4 of us, including me who are in for stainless lines... just need a few more people - I'm sure between here, camryman, and teamsc3 we can find 15 people... hopefully...

F1 Chris · 03-16-2002, 03:43 AM

it doesn't matter what rotors/pads you have.

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On 2002-03-15 19:59, woshiagni wrote:
Whatever happened to the group buy with teamsc3? (was just browsing through the archives) What brand were those lines? (I've found only Goodridge and RMM... any comments/suggestions?

Can you actually feel the difference, even with stock rotors and pads? (I'm eventually planning to upgrade to Brembo vented rotors and Hawk HPS pads)

woshiagni · 03-16-2002, 04:16 AM

Well, actually I was wondering what it would feel like with stock rotors and pads, but I figured I'd replace it all at the same time, since I was planning to replace rotors and pads later on anyways.

I know it'll work with the front discs, but I've heard that the lines are incompatible with Camrys that have drums in the rear. This would somewhat defeat the purpose if I have two steel lines and two rubber lines...

FrYdRyCe · 03-16-2002, 04:32 AM

the goodridge system i think does include ss lines for the rear according to the site. rmm's brakelines used to come from the same place that i was supposed to get the GB from, actually it was RMM that was assisting in the GB, however RMM now is at a loss for a SS line supplier.

the 5week wait is no matter when you order, they will not keep camry lines in stock for an obvious reason... little market. so if we want them we will need to order, pay first, then wait a month or so for the lines.

i might be starting another gb for the brembo rotors, so ill keep you guys updated, im not sure about pricing so ill let you know.

***EKam*** · 03-16-2002, 08:24 AM

http://www.cyberauto.com/

Price is even cheaper here, but I wonder why it's only for coupe and 4-cyl. :???:

FrYdRyCe · 03-16-2002, 02:00 PM

and only for gen3 =T

woshiagni · 03-16-2002, 02:43 PM

Argh... it's really disappointing to hear 'because it's a Camry' ... as I'm sure you guys have all experienced.

Oh well... I guess we'll hold off on the stainless lines for now, but definitely let us know about the Brembo's if you do another GB... I'm in! =)

F1 Chris · 03-16-2002, 03:40 PM

I meant the lines only improve the feel of the brakes by not expanding like stock. it's worth it, since our brakes feel a little mushy.