brake lines

[DEADZONER1]

does anyone know the dimensions of e30 brake lines? i can get stainless steel lines made for free at work i just need to find out the lengths and fitting sizes.

thanx

[DEADZONER1]

bizzump

[BahnE30]

measure them, it would only take you 10 minutes to do it. stop being so damn lazy.

[DEADZONER1]

OK!

[DarkWing6]

If that all works out and they work good you wanna send me a set? I'll pay shipping and a little more for your troubles.

[golde30]

u guys know they have teflon coated lines with a plastic sleeve on the outside on ebay for like $75 rite?

[DarkWing6]

hmmmmm free or $75 hmmmmm

[DEADZONER1]

thats just what i was thinking

[uofom3]

they are a SERIOUS pain in the ass to put in... fair warning

[kowalski]

il buy a set too, 75$ is a lot of money:P

[Bimmerfanatik]

they are a SERIOUS pain in the ass to put in... fair warning

Why?

[golde30]

yah they are a fat pita to install, and i didnt know $75 was alot to BMW owners...u guys really are some broke ass mofo's... :roll: :D

FYI, they make also make it harder to brake, not easier....definately more "feel" though....

[Sean]

they are a SERIOUS pain in the ass to put in... fair warning

Why?

I think he's mainly just talking about the rear brake lines. Most specifically - the brake lines going from the car to the trailing arm. These are VERY hard to get to, because the screw is right above the rear subframe. If you work hard enough, you can squeeze your hand between the fuel tank and the subframe, but it's tough. I just did mine while my subframe was out.

Speaking of measuring...I'll go do it now for ya:

Front Brake Lines: 33.5 cm
Rear Brake Lines: 23.5 cm

They were quick, but SHOULD work. This included the connectors, by the way. Also, there are 6 total lines. The two up front are...the two up front. In the rear, there are four: 2 going from the car to the trailing arm. And two going from the hard line on the trialing arm to the caliper.

[Bimmerfanatik]

Awesome. I thought these were fairly easy to put it. I've got freakishly small midget hands though, so I should be ok.

[Sean]

Awesome. I thought these were fairly easy to put it. I've got freakishly small midget hands though, so I should be ok.

:rofl:

Umm... :shock:

:P

So...yea, just take a look, and see what I mean. it'll be tough, even for "freakishly small midget hands" to get the job done. But, it can be done. lol

Or, you could do your subframe bushings? 8)