@@iosefsantillan7254 TBH, not to knock John, but in the sense of replacing hard lines that is false. A braided line will never be stiffer than a hard line. In terms of replacing rubber lines? Yes. Is John's system overall improved? Most likely. I certainly don't think the difference between a braided line and a hard line would even typically be perceptible.
@@802Garage I agree that for daily driving, rubber lines are more reliable and cost effective. But since he already did the css engine mod I'm assuming he'll be using it for track use. For my time attack k20a eg, it's definitely worth replacing the rubber lines with braided since it dosn't expand and make the pedal feel mushy
@@iosefsantillan7254 Oh yeah the rubber lines 100% I'm just saying I wouldn't advocate anyone swapping out hard steel or NiCopp lines for braided lines unless they already need to swap out the lines in which case the braided lines aren't easier option. Swapping out rubber lines for braided lines is always a nice little upgrade. Obviously John was cleaning up some old potentially rusty junk. Hahaha. Has a good look now too!
Love 2 step tuesdays, but what is the purpose of replacing the hard lines? I was expecting you to replace the rubber lines that actually go to the caliper. I could see how this would be useful if you were going to reroute your prop valve for a clean engine bay, but that is all i see it for.
Mainly rust, these cars are notorious for having rusted lines. I just got back from 2 weeks of work trying to install braided lines and removing the old rusted lines. Its such a pain in the ass.
@boosted john what size were all your lines? I have a 1992 honda civic lx sedan and all my lines underneath the car are rusted and need replaced. Im having a hard time online finding the sizing. Plz help ty!
You can wiggle em through the frame but not through the same spot unless you remove all the lines, (fuel and brake, you can leave the evap) i went off almost through the middle where the cat is. Im pretty sure you can fit all lines through that section, i just didnt bother.
Also note, removing the stock hardlines are such a pain in the ass if you dont have a good set of shears or cutters. I managed to remove by yanking and cutting sections at a time.
@@awkwardcrowwithapartyhat yeah what I ended up doing was just splicing my rusted brake line with double flares and a union... But I did see someone fish a very flexible copper-nickle line from the master cylinder through the frame, but they didn't have any instructions and didn't reply to the questions I posted on the video
@@boosted_john hey man, does the car run yet? I'm wondering the same thing as I was about to buy this exact kit. Would appreciate a response, great vids man
Has anyone else had to do this before?
I've replaced hard lines with new hard lines that aren't pre formed, and this is def easier. :P
Yes! Braided lines are the way to go. Improves pedal feel significantly
@@iosefsantillan7254 TBH, not to knock John, but in the sense of replacing hard lines that is false. A braided line will never be stiffer than a hard line. In terms of replacing rubber lines? Yes. Is John's system overall improved? Most likely. I certainly don't think the difference between a braided line and a hard line would even typically be perceptible.
@@802Garage I agree that for daily driving, rubber lines are more reliable and cost effective. But since he already did the css engine mod I'm assuming he'll be using it for track use. For my time attack k20a eg, it's definitely worth replacing the rubber lines with braided since it dosn't expand and make the pedal feel mushy
@@iosefsantillan7254 Oh yeah the rubber lines 100% I'm just saying I wouldn't advocate anyone swapping out hard steel or NiCopp lines for braided lines unless they already need to swap out the lines in which case the braided lines aren't easier option. Swapping out rubber lines for braided lines is always a nice little upgrade. Obviously John was cleaning up some old potentially rusty junk. Hahaha. Has a good look now too!
I've been hating life since I started trying to replace one of these lines. Those plastic line holders hold well...Thanks a lot man!
Props to the camera woman! Awesome two minutes. Xoxo 🤗
myPursesuitOfHappiness thanks mom!
Really threw me off that he had is nails done after he got out from under the car :)
I used a cutting wheel to cut the brake line off so much easier for anyone going to do it. Great video
I need to do this in the future whenever I'm not a broke person lol great video
Timothy Strunk I can relate
Good shit brother just snapped my line putting a rear disc conversion on lol
Awesome, very informative.
I picked a set up for my eg
thanks for the link
Sooooooo Cool intro😆
Gamer thanks haha. My brother made it.
Hi why do stainless brake hoses have little hole on the end fittings?
Love 2 step tuesdays, but what is the purpose of replacing the hard lines? I was expecting you to replace the rubber lines that actually go to the caliper. I could see how this would be useful if you were going to reroute your prop valve for a clean engine bay, but that is all i see it for.
Mainly rust, these cars are notorious for having rusted lines. I just got back from 2 weeks of work trying to install braided lines and removing the old rusted lines. Its such a pain in the ass.
@boosted john what size were all your lines? I have a 1992 honda civic lx sedan and all my lines underneath the car are rusted and need replaced. Im having a hard time online finding the sizing. Plz help ty!
Any way to do this without dropping the subframe? Can you snake the braided line along the path? Definitely going to buy it if I can avoid that hassle
You can wiggle em through the frame but not through the same spot unless you remove all the lines, (fuel and brake, you can leave the evap) i went off almost through the middle where the cat is. Im pretty sure you can fit all lines through that section, i just didnt bother.
Also note, removing the stock hardlines are such a pain in the ass if you dont have a good set of shears or cutters. I managed to remove by yanking and cutting sections at a time.
@@awkwardcrowwithapartyhat yeah what I ended up doing was just splicing my rusted brake line with double flares and a union... But I did see someone fish a very flexible copper-nickle line from the master cylinder through the frame, but they didn't have any instructions and didn't reply to the questions I posted on the video
How did these work long term? I have to replace some hella rusty lines on a 02 Civic.
How did the pedal feel after doing this? Some say the braided line over that distance will result in a soft break pedal.
Not sure yet. The car still isn’t running.
@@boosted_john hey man, does the car run yet? I'm wondering the same thing as I was about to buy this exact kit. Would appreciate a response, great vids man
Can't you run them in the inside of car?
I heard that the braided lines makes the pedal feel "mushy" or soft, is that true??
Mushier than hardlines. Yes.
@@boosted_john how bad are they? Or they are ok for road use? Im in need of some since mine are rusted.
Christen Galan they’re honestly awesome.
Do they make a kit for the ek?
Yep! Check their website www.valexracing.com
You need to buy some POR15 and get rid of that rust before it eats your car!