Painted Calipers and SS Brake Lines Install

body9599 · 04-25-06, 12:26 AM

Note: Was looking through the new "archive" thread and realized that I posted this at acuraworld.com, but never here...I think the forum was having issues then. So either way...here is a copy for the A-L crowd.

Hey guys,

Installed my Stainless Steel Brake lines this weekend. Also took the opportunity to Paint the calipers since the hoses were removed. Painted them Ford blue…didn’t want to go red like everyone else…and wanted to pay tribute to my Bronco. Lines were acquired from www.kingmotorsports.com for $112.06 Part number AC 910. These are the SS lines that are encapsulated in Clear PVC. Made by Techna-fit. It’s a six piece set with a single line for each front brake and a two piece line for each rear brake.

Installation went smoothly…took about a day since I had to wait for layers of paint to dry. Paint was hi temp engine enamel. Used Brake cleaner and a wire brush to clean prior to painting. Rolled up bits of newspaper was used to keep paint out of internals and bolt hole threads. Bled them today and the feel is much firmer on the lower 2/3rds of the pedal stroke.

Here are some pics…

Later

Parts removed and disassembled.

Comparison of brake lines…front old and new.

Painting

Painted caliper with paint removed from banjo bolt “sealing area” paint removed with fine wire brush on a dremel.

Front completed project…slotted/drilled rotors installed about 6 months ago.

Rear completed project.

ND1980LS · 04-25-06, 02:22 AM

I do remember this. Be aware....that another member talked about the stainless brake lines and how they were prone to failure !

body9599 · 04-25-06, 03:05 AM

yeah...i remember greylegend saying something about that...mine are fine so far...knock on wood

chuckee98 · 04-25-06, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by body9599

yeah...i remember greylegend saying something about that...mine are fine so far...knock on wood

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IkeRay · 04-25-06, 11:13 AM

don't you have stock rims? if so, how well can you see the painted calipers through the rims? and why not drilled and slotted on the back?

slartibartfast · 04-25-06, 11:22 AM

The technique for fastening the fitting to the hose is what makes some prone to failure. Supposedly there are D.O.T.-certified hoses that should be just as long-lasting as the standard rubber hoses.

The braided lines on my Sentra have been there since 1997. No problems yet, though the car has hardly been driven since 2002.

body9599 · 04-25-06, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ikeray

don't you have stock rims? if so, how well can you see the painted calipers through the rims? and why not drilled and slotted on the back?

Yeah...stock rims...you don't see much...but i know it's there

The rear rotors weren't worn out when I replaced the fronts with the D/S. I also think that D/S is less important in the rear than in the front as far as performance is concerned.

body9599 · 04-25-06, 12:15 PM

here is another shot where you can see the blue...it's subtle

pacallen · 04-27-06, 03:01 AM

Wow clean rims! Nice install too...

1990Legend_LS_5spd · 04-27-06, 03:05 AM

is there a noticable increase in stopping power with the drilled and slotted rotors? I was thinking of upgrading the front brakes on my car since i have never been satisfied with how they perform. Are you running ceramic pads as well?

body9599 · 04-27-06, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 1990Legend_LS_5spd

is there a noticable increase in stopping power with the drilled and slotted rotors? I was thinking of upgrading the front brakes on my car since i have never been satisfied with how they perform. Are you running ceramic pads as well?

I am running ceramic in the front. I replaced both the front rotors and the pads at the same time so I really can't comment on them seperately, but as a package they are a great advance over what I had before. Plus the ceramics create less dust. Parts were about 100 dollars, 220 if you include the brake lines, so I think it was money well spent.

IkeRay · 04-27-06, 02:02 PM

where did you get everything for so cheap?????

body9599 · 04-27-06, 02:22 PM

rotors were 75 off ebay...was able to pick them up locally to save on shipping. Pads were 40 bucks from here

brake lines I described above...112 from www.kingmotorsports.com

you can find some good deals on ebay...persistence

04-25-06, 12:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
body9599 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: CA Posts: 646 Car 1: 1990 Legend LS Coupe iTrader: (0)	Painted Calipers and SS Brake Lines Install Note: Was looking through the new "archive" thread and realized that I posted this at acuraworld.com, but never here...I think the forum was having issues then. So either way...here is a copy for the A-L crowd. Hey guys, Installed my Stainless Steel Brake lines this weekend. Also took the opportunity to Paint the calipers since the hoses were removed. Painted them Ford blue…didn’t want to go red like everyone else…and wanted to pay tribute to my Bronco. Lines were acquired from www.kingmotorsports.com for $112.06 Part number AC 910. These are the SS lines that are encapsulated in Clear PVC. Made by Techna-fit. It’s a six piece set with a single line for each front brake and a two piece line for each rear brake. Installation went smoothly…took about a day since I had to wait for layers of paint to dry. Paint was hi temp engine enamel. Used Brake cleaner and a wire brush to clean prior to painting. Rolled up bits of newspaper was used to keep paint out of internals and bolt hole threads. Bled them today and the feel is much firmer on the lower 2/3rds of the pedal stroke. Here are some pics… Later Parts removed and disassembled. Comparison of brake lines…front old and new. Painting Painted caliper with paint removed from banjo bolt “sealing area” paint removed with fine wire brush on a dremel. Front completed project…slotted/drilled rotors installed about 6 months ago. Rear completed project. __________________ 1990 LS coupe - 5 speed - 160,000 miles ram CAI - grounding wires - B&M FPR and gauge D/S rotors - ceramic pads - SS brake lines - driving lights alpine HU - infinity components - profile 4ch amp "My other love is a Ford Bronco"

04-25-06, 02:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
ND1980LS Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MASSACHUSETTS Posts: 2,918 Car 1: 1989 & 1990 LS COUPES, 1991 RED CHEVY S-10 BLAZER SPORT iTrader: (0)	I do remember this. Be aware....that another member talked about the stainless brake lines and how they were prone to failure ! __________________ '90 Granada Black Pearl LS Coupe, 302K miles '89 Geneva Green Pearl LS Coupe, 142K miles My 1989 & 1990 Legend LS Coupes

04-25-06, 03:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
body9599 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: CA Posts: 646 Car 1: 1990 Legend LS Coupe iTrader: (0)	yeah...i remember greylegend saying something about that...mine are fine so far...knock on wood __________________ 1990 LS coupe - 5 speed - 160,000 miles ram CAI - grounding wires - B&M FPR and gauge D/S rotors - ceramic pads - SS brake lines - driving lights alpine HU - infinity components - profile 4ch amp "My other love is a Ford Bronco"

04-25-06, 11:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
slartibartfast Bitter Old Man Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: La Porte, Texas Posts: 687 Car 1: 1990 Legend LS sedan Car 2: 2002 Dakota SLT QC Car 3: 1998 Bandit 1200S iTrader: (0)	The technique for fastening the fitting to the hose is what makes some prone to failure. Supposedly there are D.O.T.-certified hoses that should be just as long-lasting as the standard rubber hoses. The braided lines on my Sentra have been there since 1997. No problems yet, though the car has hardly been driven since 2002. __________________ Bruce in Houston 2007 Mazda MX-5 Touring 2002 Dodge Dakota QC tow beast, stock! 1998 Suzuki Bandit 1200S w/ $tuff 1994 Nissan Sentra SE-R w/ $tuff converting to ITA 1990 Acura Legend LS sedan leaving the stable

04-25-06, 12:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
body9599 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: CA Posts: 646 Car 1: 1990 Legend LS Coupe iTrader: (0)	here is another shot where you can see the blue...it's subtle __________________ 1990 LS coupe - 5 speed - 160,000 miles ram CAI - grounding wires - B&M FPR and gauge D/S rotors - ceramic pads - SS brake lines - driving lights alpine HU - infinity components - profile 4ch amp "My other love is a Ford Bronco"

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04-25-06, 11:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
IkeRay Mr. X (aka #5) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Houston Posts: 4,310 Car 1: 1989 White Coupe (dead) my baby! Car 2: 1987 Brown Coupe L Car 3: 1994 Accord Sedan EX iTrader: (3)	don't you have stock rims? if so, how well can you see the painted calipers through the rims? and why not drilled and slotted on the back?

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pacallen ------------------------- Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,742 Car 1: '89 LS Coupe (5 speed) iTrader: (1)	Wow clean rims! Nice install too... __________________ SOLD: '87 Auto Sedan (12/31/2003)

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1990Legend_LS_5spd 5 Speed Operator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Newport, VT Posts: 2,364 Car 1: 1990 White LS 5spd Sedan iTrader: (2)	is there a noticable increase in stopping power with the drilled and slotted rotors? I was thinking of upgrading the front brakes on my car since i have never been satisfied with how they perform. Are you running ceramic pads as well? __________________ Originally Posted by Jrod@Buschur@ evowned.com DSM's..... turning the everyday Joe into a tool throwing, foul mouthed, alcoholic since 1989. 1990 Legend LS Sedan 5 spd 1989 Legend LS Sedan Auto(For Parts, Bad Trans) G1 FAQ If Your Legend Stalls or Doesnt Start, CLICK HERE

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IkeRay Mr. X (aka #5) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Houston Posts: 4,310 Car 1: 1989 White Coupe (dead) my baby! Car 2: 1987 Brown Coupe L Car 3: 1994 Accord Sedan EX iTrader: (3)	where did you get everything for so cheap?????

04-27-06, 02:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
body9599 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: CA Posts: 646 Car 1: 1990 Legend LS Coupe iTrader: (0)	rotors were 75 off ebay...was able to pick them up locally to save on shipping. Pads were 40 bucks from here brake lines I described above...112 from www.kingmotorsports.com you can find some good deals on ebay...persistence __________________ 1990 LS coupe - 5 speed - 160,000 miles ram CAI - grounding wires - B&M FPR and gauge D/S rotors - ceramic pads - SS brake lines - driving lights alpine HU - infinity components - profile 4ch amp "My other love is a Ford Bronco"

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