Front SS brake lines

[unloadedak]

What's the word on these? I did some searching and see UUC has a kit, would rather not run their lines though.

I saw a post on here saying E36 lines were a possibility but no responses followed up to verify.

Has anyone had success with off the shelf lines? Trying to stay as simple as possible.


-Adam

[AndrewBird]

IE sells a set. DOT approved as well.

http://www.iemotorsport.com/bmw/E30-brakes/e30sshosedot.html

Edit: Shit, just realized I'm browsing the iX section, my bad. IE's lines will not fit iXs.

[unloadedak]

IE sells a set. DOT approved as well.

http://www.iemotorsport.com/bmw/E30-...sshosedot.html

Note: These brake lines will not fit the ix model.

[Kershaw]

I wonder why. I got some random SS brake lines years ago with the Alpina BBK I bought off craigslist. Had no name or markings on them, probably like 10 years old but still NIB like the brake kit. I installed them without second thought and haven't had an issue.

It's not like the brake rotor is in a drastically different location. It's only the rear rotors that are IX specific.

[Wille30]

I wonder why. I got some random SS brake lines years ago with the Alpina BBK I bought off craigslist. Had no name or markings on them, probably like 10 years old but still NIB like the brake kit. I installed them without second thought and haven't had an issue.

It's not like the brake rotor is in a drastically different location. It's only the rear rotors that are IX specific.

I did the same thing, I think they are a little bit short.

[Northern]

I did the same thing, I think they are a little bit short.

^ This. At least make sure they aren't tight at full droop with the wheels turned if you're going to run shorter ones.

[fight4life28]

I went with theses. E36 SS Brake lines, Longer front lines then normal e30 RW ss lines


https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...s-steel-bmw940

[unloadedak]

I went with theses. E36 SS Brake lines, Longer front lines then normal e30 RW ss lines


https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...s-steel-bmw940

and the rear lines worked out? or did you ask them for just the fronts?



edit: just emailed IE; going to try and get a hybrid kit. e36 front. e30 rears. i've always had good luck with IE SS lines.

[nando]

the E36 front lines do fit. That's what I'm running.

way back in the day when IE sold uncoated lines, the regular E30 set fit the ix just fine. Then I got the UUC set (cause I wanted coated lines for some reason) and they were like 3" shorter or something. I had already taken it all apart so I used them anyway for a while, but I never liked how tight they got, so I swapped them eventually for the E36 fronts.

I wished I had never got rid of the IE lines I had - they were just fine, no wear at all after many years of daily driving. I still have the rear lines installed.

[fight4life28]

Yes they work out great. Good luck!

[Kershaw]

the E36 front lines do fit. That's what I'm running.

way back in the day when IE sold uncoated lines, the regular E30 set fit the ix just fine. Then I got the UUC set (cause I wanted coated lines for some reason) and they were like 3" shorter or something. I had already taken it all apart so I used them anyway for a while, but I never liked how tight they got, so I swapped them eventually for the E36 fronts.

I wished I had never got rid of the IE lines I had - they were just fine, no wear at all after many years of daily driving. I still have the rear lines installed.

That's interesting. I wonder if that's what I have. Mine are uncoated.

[tk32]

Thought I should put my record in here:

I purchased ECS SS brake lines for e30 IS, front and all rear, fit like a glove. IMO the fronts are not too tight when turned on lock. Not near the car now but I should grab a photo at some point for evidence.. :pimp:

[Chrisbike]

Yes they work out great. Good luck!

I hope they work for me. Should be installing this weekend. If they don't, I will find you, and make you pay me $100. Haha

[Chrisbike]

So I installed the FCP e36 lines last weekend and there great so far. I wish the front lines weren't so long but it works, on the front lines to the caliper the line but was inbetween a 14mm & 15mm but I just used a adjustable wrench.

[Chrisbike]

Brake line rubbing against the wheel all of a sudden today. Buying e30 lines