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Offline cleveland

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Steel braided line, and where cheaper the $100?
« on: May 15, 2009, 01:57:38 PM »
As I am sure most of the regulars know, I am a cheap bass turd.  So I am sure it's no surprise that I am grumbling about spending $100 on 2 lines from HELUSA.  Does anyone know of a place to get them for less?

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Re: Steel braided line, and where cheaper the $100?
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2009, 03:45:22 PM »
Just sent you an e-mail for break lines, I'm not sure if these are coated or not,I my self is about to order 2 Set's, coated does not scratch other surfaces  as much.
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Re: Steel braided line, and where cheaper the $100?
« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2009, 03:54:40 PM »
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Re: Steel braided line, and where cheaper the $100?
« Reply #3 on: May 15, 2009, 03:56:03 PM »
I always felt it was better to have brake lines than break lines.




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Re: Steel braided line, and where cheaper the $100?
« Reply #4 on: May 15, 2009, 04:00:22 PM »
Z1 ent. my friend! They have coated Goodridge ones.
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Re: Steel braided line, and where cheaper the $100?
« Reply #5 on: May 15, 2009, 04:13:03 PM »
Quote from: TwoTired on May 15, 2009, 03:56:03 PM
I always felt it was better to have brake lines than break lines.

Is that like TwoTired instead of TooTired.  ;) ;D :D
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Re: Steel braided line, and where cheaper the $100?
« Reply #6 on: May 15, 2009, 04:16:35 PM »
Spiegler will do 60 bucks for one continuous - from MC to hard line or caliper.  http://www.spieglerusa.com/cfm/brakelines.cfm

If you replace both rubber lines it's more like 110.  (more ends I guess)

See other post fo rmore details.  http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=51476.0
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Re: Steel braided line, and where cheaper the $100?
« Reply #7 on: May 15, 2009, 07:59:12 PM »
I went to a local hydraulics shop with my old lines and told them that I wanted a stainless line that went from the MC to the hard line on the caliper (bypassing the block on the trees.)  After I told them how long I wanted it and they figured out what ends to put on it and I got it a couple of days later for 45 bucks.  It was a hell of a lot cheaper and my money went to a local company.
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Re: Steel braided line, and where cheaper the $100?
« Reply #8 on: May 15, 2009, 08:11:59 PM »
Quote from: TwoTired on May 15, 2009, 03:56:03 PM
I always felt it was better to have brake lines than break lines.




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Re: Steel braided line, and where cheaper the $100?
« Reply #9 on: May 15, 2009, 09:08:51 PM »
Just a heads up on HELUSA.

They took 5 weeks to ship me mine ???

2 weeks in Gee were sorry, someone will call you. No call
3 weeks in Gee were real busy here see what I can do will call you tomorrow.  no call
4 weeks in Yeah sorry about that were really short of staff.

2 weeks later they showed up UPS with another $50.00+owing on duty even though I asked them to mail the regular post!
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Re: Steel braided line, and where cheaper the $100?
« Reply #10 on: May 15, 2009, 09:18:14 PM »
Try Earls Supply

you need about 30 in of -3 or -4 line

2 ends, either -3 AN or -4 AN
2 adaptors.. MC thread to AN3 or AN4
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Re: Steel braided line, and where cheaper the $100?
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Re: Steel braided line, and where cheaper the $100?
« Reply #12 on: May 15, 2009, 09:33:30 PM »

I have not actually ordered Spiegler brake lines but I spoke with them and it sounded like they could have a custom built line out in about a day.  I believe it was an extra 10 bucks for "colored" - I'm not sure if that's "abrasion reducing" or not.  I have heard of rubber or plastic sheathing which I'm sure is an extra as well.  That's nice in two ways: it looks more factory and it's not as abrasive as bare stainless.  

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Re: Steel braided line, and where cheaper the $100?
« Reply #13 on: May 15, 2009, 09:53:31 PM »
clear heat shrink tubing should do the trick
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