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Old Sep 25, 2015 | 11:05 AM
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Stainless Brake Lines

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I'm trying to cure some brake fade issues on the Ex. I checked pads and rotors and they are good. Bled the brakes and that didn't help. My next step is stainless lines all the way around. Based on searches here everyone seems to like Russell lines. The issue I have is that according to their website they only make a kit for 4" lift. Will this kit fit my stock height truck? Thanks

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Old Sep 25, 2015 | 11:07 AM
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I put them on my stock height truck. No issues that I can see so far.

 
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Old Sep 25, 2015 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Greenscobie86
I put them on my stock heights truck. No isses that I can see so far.
Thanks for the help
 
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Old Sep 25, 2015 | 11:45 AM
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Guys

I'm trying to cure some brake fade issues on the Ex. I checked pads and rotors and they are good. Bled the brakes and that didn't help. My next step is stainless lines all the way around. Based on searches here everyone seems to like Russell lines. The issue I have is that according to their website they only make a kit for 4" lift. Will this kit fit my stock height truck? Thanks

Joel
If the brakes are actually fading (i.e. get mushy after some hard braking) the usual culprit is air in the system, old brake fluid or pads that are not of the right spec.

With that said, braided lines are one of the best upgrades.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2015 | 12:55 PM
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If the brakes are actually fading (i.e. get mushy after some hard braking) the usual culprit is air in the system, old brake fluid or pads that are not of the right spec.

With that said, braided lines are one of the best upgrades.
Yeah I used the word fading because I couldn't think of anything better. The issue is a mushy pedal on hard stops. Seems like brake lines are the most likely culprit to me.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2015 | 02:31 PM
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Yeah I used the word fading because I couldn't think of anything better. The issue is a mushy pedal on hard stops. Seems like brake lines are the most likely culprit to me.
Get the Russell lines and fresh fluid, you will be impressed.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2015 | 03:13 PM
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Get the Russell lines and fresh fluid, you will be impressed.
I ordered a set, can't wait to do my brakes
 
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Old Sep 25, 2015 | 03:23 PM
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I ordered a set, can't wait to do my brakes
Excellent. Can't wait to hear about your 8-piston front calipers!
 
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I ordered a set, can't wait to do my brakes

Aftermarket?! I hope they don't leak
 
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Aftermarket?! I hope they don't leak
Lol, tell me about it
 
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