Hey guys, need to replace my brake hoses. I would actually prefer to only buy the front lines at this time but fierostore.com only has it as a complete set. Just curious if anyone else sells them, and if they do, do they sell only the front? Thx!
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topcat Member
Posts: 5486 From: Charleston SC Registered: Dec 2001
I do not know of anywhere that sells them other than the Fiero Store, but here is an observation. I bought the lines from the Fiero Store about six months ago. While searching for some AN fittings recently, I noticed the very same exact fittings that the Fiero Store hoses use in the Hydraulic Supply shop that I was at. The braided hose cost only $2.50 per foot and the fittings were less than $5.00 each. I did not ask how much they would charge to make the hoses, but it has to be cheaper than what the Fiero Store wants for theirs. Check out a hydraulic supply or repair shop in your area. You might find what you want there.
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David Bartlett Member
Posts: 1090 From: Ancaster, Ontario, Canada Registered: Aug 2001
on the brake lines Fiero Store's prices are the same if not a little cheaper than all the vendors I could locate. Throw them a bone. They put a lot of $$$ into R&D for the Fiero community even if they are overpriced on some things.
------------------ Josh Munilla
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Feb 18th, 2003
PK Member
Posts: 1249 From: Oxford, England Registered: Sep 2001
I got mine from them. 9 months on and now problem. The braiding was good quality and they fir right into place. They are Earl lines, which is what most everyone carries. So as far as quality I would suppose they are the same since they are made by the same manafacturer. I am not sure if some1 like WCF is making there own or not.
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Rodney Member
Posts: 4715 From: Caledonia, WI USA Registered: Feb 2000
One thing to remember is that the braided brake lines will not change the feeling of the brake pedal. The braided covering is to prevent road debris damage. Thus race cars use them. Call any race car parts supplier and they will tell you the same thing. Many people think they do make the pedal firmer only because they are replacing old worn out rubber lines. Then yes they do make the pedal feel firmer. If you install new rubber lines then switch to the braided lines you will not feel a change. Only reason to get braided lines is for the look.
I plan on doing the Grand Am brake upgrade . I gave Auto Zone a call and priced out a complete set of brake hoses, there price came to about $ 82 . For an extra twenty bucks you can purchace a set of " Earl's " steel braided brake hoses from the Fiero Store . I've checked around and the Fiero Stores price on the steel braided hoses are a good deal .Hope this helps .
Galen Smith Red 85 Sport Coupe Founder of Suncoast fiero Club Florida Fiero Council
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fierobaby Member
Posts: 4019 From: Niles, Ohio, USA Registered: Jun 2001
I got mine from some plac ein michegan.... I think it was Michigan Break line or something like that... something simple... they are really nice. My Dad did the job himself and as of now we have no problems with the brakes
