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11-10-2011, 09:05 PM | #1 |
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stainless steel brake line install?
How much would someone charge to install a set of SS brake lines to oem brakes? Would any old brake shop due or is this a difficult job? Maybe dealer would do it?
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11-10-2011, 09:47 PM | #2 |
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Why dont you just ask someone who installs them and you'd have your answer?
Not to sound like a dick dude but a drive to a local brake shop wouldnt hurt you.. |
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11-10-2011, 09:47 PM | #3 |
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My dealer did mine at the same time as a fluid flush for higher temp fluid. I provided the lines and fluid. Think it was 200 bucks.
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11-10-2011, 10:23 PM | #4 |
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It's a pretty simple DIY project, just got to bleed the brakes to get all the air out when you're done. Any shop could do it.
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11-10-2011, 10:26 PM | #5 |
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90 percent of answers and questions on this forums can be found otherwise but that is the point of the forum to get info without seeking it out elsewhere. I also was wanting to know if the dealer would install non-oem brake lines.
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11-10-2011, 10:36 PM | #6 |
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My dealer will install whatever you want just takes money. As someone above said it can be done yourself also but I didn't really want to mess with it.
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Cool the dealer is what I was hoping for. Is it worth the feel and change? |
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11-11-2011, 08:32 AM | #8 |
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I'd say about 3 labor hours is a reasonable estimate for labor on the job. 1/2 hour per corner for the actual line install and one hour to bleed the brakes properly.
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Wow, that seems like an overly long estimate. 30mins to replace one line? One hour to bleed? That's crazy talk.
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The actual work can be performed much faster, of course, but the OP was looking for an estimate of what to expect when calling a shop. 3 hours with a full bleed is about going rate, from my experience.
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11-11-2011, 09:21 AM | #11 |
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3 hours is actually what the dealer lists for that job. It shouldn't take that long but I also had the challenge kit which has 6 lines not 4 and they charged me for less than 2 hrs labor. I went to the track about a week after having it done and with heavy use I felt the pedal was firmer for sure and also more consistent feel throughout the day. Made it easier for me to modulate braking and get consistent results. More precise I would say. If you don't track I doubt you will notice it with street use.
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11-11-2011, 07:56 PM | #12 |
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My tech did mine in about 2 hours time
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The rear mid lines are a PITA! You should invest in a long 11mm that can be bent like an "L".
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11-11-2012, 08:05 AM | #15 |
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I probably spent half my time on those rear inner lines. With the bleeding 3 hours seems reasonable to me. If you use a good independent shop that charges by the hour and has done the job a few times, they might do it in less.
I hate paying 2-3 times in labor what the parts cost. To me, the more DIY that I do, the more money I have for mods. I have not paid a shop in years for anything other than an alignment. |
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