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Xeno
Posted on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 - 05:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I am not sure, but the XB9R that I have came with Steelbraided Brake Lines...but they still seem a little squishy. Are the stock lines not good quality or am I just being silly?

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Mikep
Posted on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 - 05:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Xeno,

The stock brake lines are Goodrich brand. They are very very good. If your brakes are spongy you may need to bleed them of any air.

mikeyp
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Xeno
Posted on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 - 05:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Thx for the info! I wondered if it had anything to do with the perimeter brake disc as well. I am glad that I now know the brand name as well! Thanks again!

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Ortegakid
Posted on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 - 06:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

try lrb pads, will make a major difference,1 800 400 9490,he has them for our ztl brakes.
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M1combat
Posted on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 - 06:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I've got EBC's (HH) at the moment (second set of pads) and either I need to bleed the brakes or they just aren't as good as the stock pads. I'll try Ferodo next. Also, they make that buzz noise but quite a bit louder than the stock pads. Especially when hot.
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Wyckedflesh
Posted on Thursday, July 22, 2004 - 12:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

check the KV for the method of brake bleeding that Henrik offered. It made HUGE improvements on my front brake.
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Dcmortalcoil
Posted on Thursday, July 22, 2004 - 01:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

M1,

EBC appears spongy because it's slightly thinner than the stock - so there's about a hair line free play. Try bleeding after you install it to compensate for the extra space.

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