who has braided brake lines on their GA???

MAC the KNIFE · 10-22-2013, 11:25 AM

what brand? about what price? where did you order from?

i found "goodridge" braided lines on pfyc . com, about 135$
honestly, i've never heard of them before

i couldnt find russell lines on summit for the GA.
i paid less than 135 for the g8 braided lines.

thanks guys!

AaronGTR · 10-22-2013, 11:32 AM

ooo, me me me.

Goodridge is a very well known brand that's been around a long time. They make lines for just about everything. I thought their lines used to be cheaper though, like maybe $120 or less? Must have gone up. They are the only ones I know of that makes lines for the GA though. I actually put goodridge lines on my grand prix when I re-did the brakes, even though is was just with stock rotors and some hawk performance ceramic pads. Makes a big difference in pedal feel and stopping power (no line expansion=more pressure on the piston).

My GA actually doesn't have goodridge lines though, because both the SSBC and Baer brake kits I had on front came with their own front lines. I didn't want to pay full price for a set of four lines just to get the rears, when I wasn't going to use the front lines, so I called a place in California and had them make me a set of custom rear only lines for like $65 or something.

sleepyalero · 10-22-2013, 12:04 PM

I have steel lines as well. They are either baer brand orngoodridge. Not sure.

blckgagt · 10-22-2013, 02:33 PM

I have Goodridge as well. I don't recall what i paid for them though.

geldartb · 10-22-2013, 02:39 PM

paid $120 for mine almost 4yrs ago.

HenryM · 10-22-2013, 03:51 PM

I have the Goodridge from PFYC, definate improvement over stock lines. Very positive and firm pedal feel. Just note they did not come with the correct banjo fittings,,,,several of us have had this issue,,,I just reused my originals.

geldartb · 10-22-2013, 04:05 PM

yeah i had to reuse my stock banjo's.. the ones that came with it were coarse threads vs the fine threads of the stock ones.

ItsMeScottG · 10-22-2013, 05:18 PM

I have Goodridge on my car. I got them from another member a while ago.

MAC the KNIFE · 10-22-2013, 08:04 PM

thanks guys! after i put the braided lines on the g8, i couldn't believe how firm the pedal was. now when i drive the GA, it really does feel like i'm mashing it to the floor just to slow down

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thanks for letting me know goodridge is a good brand, and i'll be careful to keep the stock banjo

Starglow · 10-22-2013, 09:21 PM

I have the Goodridge lines also but it takes a few weeks to get them after you place the order. I bought mine through Amazon for $118.

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Here's a photo of the bolt issue. The left bolt is the one sent from Goodridge with an incorrect thread pitch. The center bolt is the one I special ordered and the right side bolt is stock for the Camaro calipers. That bolt has the correct thread pitch but is too long to work with the Goodridge lines that have a thinner banjo so you need shorter bolts like the one in the center..

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As installed on my GA....

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AaronGTR · 10-23-2013, 12:44 PM

Yeah, if it doesn't come with the correct banjo bolt, you should be able to just re-use your stock one. There is no issue with re-using those bolts. Just try to use new copper washers if you can, to make sure they don't leak.

Starglow · 10-23-2013, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AaronGTR

Yeah, if it doesn't come with the correct banjo bolt, you should be able to just re-use your stock one. There is no issue with re-using those bolts. Just try to use new copper washers if you can, to make sure they don't leak.

If you do the big brake upgrade like I did, then the stock Camaro caliper banjo bolts are too long for the Goodridge lines as seen in my photo, so there's no way they would work in this case.

Slinky · 10-23-2013, 01:47 PM

I have a used front set off a beretta for $35 shipped, they might be the same, email me if interested phel0z@yahoo.com

AaronGTR · 10-23-2013, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Starglow

If you do the big brake upgrade like I did, then the stock Camaro caliper banjo bolts are too long for the Goodridge lines as seen in my photo, so there's no way they would work in this case.

He has stock brakes though.

In that case, he can use his stock GA bolts.

TDavis · 01-28-2014, 11:55 AM

Bringing this back up. Was wondering anywhere else to get Stainless steel braided brake lines for the GAGT with rear discs. pfyc.com doesn't have the options with rear discs anymore.

Or on a different note how about these?

http://www.stillen.com/product/brake...isc-38339.html

sleepyalero · 01-28-2014, 12:15 PM

IIRC. Those are the same ones I have for the rear. Back when I bought my baer brake kit from mfuller. He included front ss lines. And also a set of brand new never used ss rear lines. Same brand as those. I still have them sitting in my tool box. And have yet to install them.

2000 GT Coupe · 01-28-2014, 12:20 PM

I have SS lines I think I paid under $100 for them in spring of 09, I may have got them at R1concepts, they were the goodrich.

oh wait I found my invoice, it was HRPWorld and they cost $108

I bought the svx ss lines through R1concepts. they dont list them but if you call them they can get them, I bet it would be the same for the grand am

2000 GT Coupe · 01-28-2014, 12:28 PM

oh hrpworld price has gone up

http://www.hrpworld.com/store/default/search?q=GS12278

Starglow · 01-28-2014, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TDavis

Or on a different note how about these?

http://www.stillen.com/product/brake...isc-38339.html

Those will work and are the same ones I have on my GA with rear disc brakes and the price is a bit less than what I paid for mine last year.

ItsMeScottG · 01-28-2014, 06:36 PM

hmm I have front and rear SS lines on my SE. I did the rear-disc brake swap though so I have the setup you would need Tanner. Goodridge should still sell them so I would recommend trying to contact them directly if PFYC isn't showing them anymore.

10-22-2013, 11:25 AM	#1
MAC the KNIFE always cuttin' up AKA: MAC Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: TAMPA Age: 37 Posts: 1,165 Vehicle: Red 99 GT coupe	who has braided brake lines on their GA??? what brand? about what price? where did you order from? i found "goodridge" braided lines on pfyc . com, about 135$ honestly, i've never heard of them before i couldnt find russell lines on summit for the GA. i paid less than 135 for the g8 braided lines. thanks guys! __________________ 2009 G8 gt no more Big Gears, buh-bye coilovers... illusions of making this a racecar have passed. 12.78 @112.. not a bad grocery getter -still LOUD AS FCK though 2006 GTO completely stock. rip at 39k. 99 GAGT 108k miles, Borla cat-back, CAI, 65mm TB, EGR delete, WOT-tech intakes, F-Body Brakes w/ Hawk HPS pads. Suede headliner, heated seats, jvc HU, infinity speakers+amp+subs, LEDs -probably less than 1000 miles on it in the last 3 years...

10-22-2013, 11:32 AM	#2
AaronGTR BlingWithBallz AKA: Aaron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Detroit area, MI Age: 43 Posts: 12,254 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1 2dr	ooo, me me me. Goodridge is a very well known brand that's been around a long time. They make lines for just about everything. I thought their lines used to be cheaper though, like maybe $120 or less? Must have gone up. They are the only ones I know of that makes lines for the GA though. I actually put goodridge lines on my grand prix when I re-did the brakes, even though is was just with stock rotors and some hawk performance ceramic pads. Makes a big difference in pedal feel and stopping power (no line expansion=more pressure on the piston). My GA actually doesn't have goodridge lines though, because both the SSBC and Baer brake kits I had on front came with their own front lines. I didn't want to pay full price for a set of four lines just to get the rears, when I wasn't going to use the front lines, so I called a place in California and had them make me a set of custom rear only lines for like $65 or something. __________________ The few, the proud, the boosted! 13.788 @ 103.73 mph (3/2011) 320 whp and 300 ft/lbs torque. (3/2011) See it here. the total package.

10-22-2013, 12:04 PM	#3
sleepyalero ▂ ▃ ▅ ▆ █ ▆ ▅ ▃ ▂ AKA: Nathan Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Unknown. Posts: 5,911 Vehicle: 2001 olds alero GLS	I have steel lines as well. They are either baer brand orngoodridge. Not sure. __________________ 2001 \| Alero GLS \| 3400 \| 6MT 2012 BMW S1000RR, full exhaust, BRENTUNE, power commander 5, dyno tune, 198WHP.

10-22-2013, 02:33 PM	#4
blckgagt ~Turbocharged~ AKA: Randy Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN Age: 37 Posts: 1,265 Vehicle: 99 GAGT, 07 Vette	I have Goodridge as well. I don't recall what i paid for them though. __________________ 400whp 435wtq - MMS Race Block w/ 8.5:1 comp ratio, Eagle H-beam rods. MMS Stage 2 heads, Turbo Cam, chromemoly pushrods, GM gaskets. MMS 65 mm Turbo Kit w 60lb/hr injectors, Walbro fuel pump, powdercoated engine. MMS 3.29 4t65eHD conv., 3500 stall TC. Milzy headers w/ downpipe, magnaflow exhaust, FFP Pulley, f/r strut braces, Msd 8.5 SC wires, *** bodykit, Bilstein Coilovers. 17x8 AE 185s. Pioneer HU, B/A speakers. Baer brakes. Wot-tech engine mount. SB Rear Swaybar. ES Poly links

10-22-2013, 03:51 PM	#6
HenryM Stealth SE AKA: Henry Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oak Hill, WV Posts: 58 Vehicle: 99 Grand Am SE	I have the Goodridge from PFYC, definate improvement over stock lines. Very positive and firm pedal feel. Just note they did not come with the correct banjo fittings,,,,several of us have had this issue,,,I just reused my originals. __________________ Stealth SE,,LX9 with 27K, ram air intake, W-Body (02 Buick Century) lateral links, GT rear disc swap, front poly bushing install, Camaro front brake install, MSD ignition upgrade, 17X8 wheel/tire combo. PFYC Sway Bars (awesome handling!!), Milzy PCM Future: exhaust system

10-22-2013, 05:18 PM	#8
ItsMeScottG Tech Guy AKA: Scott Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 28 Posts: 686 Vehicle: 2005 BMW 330CI ZHP	I have Goodridge on my car. I got them from another member a while ago. __________________ Previously a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE2 3.4L V6 SC/T Spoiler, PFYC Sway SpeedBuilt bars, PFYC SpeedBuilt strut braces, Rear disc brake setup, Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines, red painted calipers, 20% Black Tint, Cat-Back Exhaust, Amber Grille Lighting, Pioneer AVIC-940BT with XM, Live Traffic, & Rear-view Camera, Front Bra, lower bumper grille, Stubby Antenna, Michelin Defender Tires... My Current vehicle: 2005 BMW 330CI ZHP

10-22-2013, 08:04 PM	#9
MAC the KNIFE always cuttin' up AKA: MAC Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: TAMPA Age: 37 Posts: 1,165 Vehicle: Red 99 GT coupe	thanks guys! after i put the braided lines on the g8, i couldn't believe how firm the pedal was. now when i drive the GA, it really does feel like i'm mashing it to the floor just to slow down . thanks for letting me know goodridge is a good brand, and i'll be careful to keep the stock banjo __________________ 2009 G8 gt no more Big Gears, buh-bye coilovers... illusions of making this a racecar have passed. 12.78 @112.. not a bad grocery getter -still LOUD AS FCK though 2006 GTO completely stock. rip at 39k. 99 GAGT 108k miles, Borla cat-back, CAI, 65mm TB, EGR delete, WOT-tech intakes, F-Body Brakes w/ Hawk HPS pads. Suede headliner, heated seats, jvc HU, infinity speakers+amp+subs, LEDs -probably less than 1000 miles on it in the last 3 years... Last edited by MAC the KNIFE; 10-22-2013 at 08:07 PM.

10-22-2013, 09:21 PM	#10
Starglow GAGT - Member AKA: Starglow Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 521 Vehicle: 1999 Grand AM - LX9	I have the Goodridge lines also but it takes a few weeks to get them after you place the order. I bought mine through Amazon for $118. [IMG][/IMG] Here's a photo of the bolt issue. The left bolt is the one sent from Goodridge with an incorrect thread pitch. The center bolt is the one I special ordered and the right side bolt is stock for the Camaro calipers. That bolt has the correct thread pitch but is too long to work with the Goodridge lines that have a thinner banjo so you need shorter bolts like the one in the center.. [IMG][/IMG] As installed on my GA.... [IMG][/IMG]

10-23-2013, 12:44 PM	#11
AaronGTR BlingWithBallz AKA: Aaron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Detroit area, MI Age: 43 Posts: 12,254 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1 2dr	Yeah, if it doesn't come with the correct banjo bolt, you should be able to just re-use your stock one. There is no issue with re-using those bolts. Just try to use new copper washers if you can, to make sure they don't leak. __________________ The few, the proud, the boosted! 13.788 @ 103.73 mph (3/2011) 320 whp and 300 ft/lbs torque. (3/2011) See it here. the total package.

10-23-2013, 01:47 PM	#13
Slinky GAGT - Member AKA: Tyler Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: mp pa Posts: 126 Vehicle: 1995 beretta z26 3400	I have a used front set off a beretta for $35 shipped, they might be the same, email me if interested phel0z@yahoo.com Last edited by Slinky; 10-23-2013 at 06:22 PM.

01-28-2014, 11:55 AM	#15
TDavis GAGT - Junkie AKA: Tanner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 29 Posts: 3,871 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SC/T	Bringing this back up. Was wondering anywhere else to get Stainless steel braided brake lines for the GAGT with rear discs. pfyc.com doesn't have the options with rear discs anymore. Or on a different note how about these? http://www.stillen.com/product/brake...isc-38339.html __________________ Mods: Alotta sht Last edited by TDavis; 01-28-2014 at 12:03 PM.

01-28-2014, 12:15 PM	#16
sleepyalero ▂ ▃ ▅ ▆ █ ▆ ▅ ▃ ▂ AKA: Nathan Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Unknown. Posts: 5,911 Vehicle: 2001 olds alero GLS	IIRC. Those are the same ones I have for the rear. Back when I bought my baer brake kit from mfuller. He included front ss lines. And also a set of brand new never used ss rear lines. Same brand as those. I still have them sitting in my tool box. And have yet to install them. __________________ 2001 \| Alero GLS \| 3400 \| 6MT 2012 BMW S1000RR, full exhaust, BRENTUNE, power commander 5, dyno tune, 198WHP.

01-28-2014, 12:20 PM	#17
2000 GT Coupe Made the move :D AKA: Gene Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jax Florida Posts: 1,416 Vehicle: 00 Grand Am GT1 Coupe	I have SS lines I think I paid under $100 for them in spring of 09, I may have got them at R1concepts, they were the goodrich. oh wait I found my invoice, it was HRPWorld and they cost $108 I bought the svx ss lines through R1concepts. they dont list them but if you call them they can get them, I bet it would be the same for the grand am __________________ 2000 Grand Am GT1 Camaro brake upgrade Goodridge G-Stop SS brake lines MP Racing CAI and tuned PCM LED tails Projector's with HID's Lowered 18" Rims Aftermarket front and rear anti-sway bars Last edited by 2000 GT Coupe; 01-28-2014 at 12:26 PM.

01-28-2014, 12:28 PM	#18
2000 GT Coupe Made the move :D AKA: Gene Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jax Florida Posts: 1,416 Vehicle: 00 Grand Am GT1 Coupe	oh hrpworld price has gone up http://www.hrpworld.com/store/default/search?q=GS12278 __________________ 2000 Grand Am GT1 Camaro brake upgrade Goodridge G-Stop SS brake lines MP Racing CAI and tuned PCM LED tails Projector's with HID's Lowered 18" Rims Aftermarket front and rear anti-sway bars

01-28-2014, 06:36 PM	#20
ItsMeScottG Tech Guy AKA: Scott Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 28 Posts: 686 Vehicle: 2005 BMW 330CI ZHP	hmm I have front and rear SS lines on my SE. I did the rear-disc brake swap though so I have the setup you would need Tanner. Goodridge should still sell them so I would recommend trying to contact them directly if PFYC isn't showing them anymore. __________________ Previously a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE2 3.4L V6 SC/T Spoiler, PFYC Sway SpeedBuilt bars, PFYC SpeedBuilt strut braces, Rear disc brake setup, Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines, red painted calipers, 20% Black Tint, Cat-Back Exhaust, Amber Grille Lighting, Pioneer AVIC-940BT with XM, Live Traffic, & Rear-view Camera, Front Bra, lower bumper grille, Stubby Antenna, Michelin Defender Tires... My Current vehicle: 2005 BMW 330CI ZHP