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braided brakes line kit for S13 front susp. S12s

Started by DjayS12 · Jan 30, 2013 · 12postsSMF 2010–26

DjayS12Jan 30, 2013, 10:09 pm · #1

Is there a kit for another model that would work? I'm trying to find a kit that will both fit my front S13 converted S12 and my stock rear caliper.

vegasS12Jan 30, 2013, 10:52 pm · #2

I was told that for the rear calipers that the z31 rear SS braided brake lines work. and bolt rite up

JeremyJan 30, 2013, 11:09 pm · #3

if you live in a big enough city you can do what i did which was go to a shop that makes custom fuel and brake lines and have them make lines for the front for the s13 and rears that fit the z31. mine ended up costing about 140 ish though mine was all s12 not a mix.

DjayS12Jan 30, 2013, 11:26 pm · #4

vegasS12 on 10:52:53 PM / 30-Jan-13I was told that for the rear calipers that the z31 rear SS braided brake lines work. and bolt rite up

they should because we share pretty much the same rear setup. The real question would be: does Z31 front line fit S13s?

night_s12Jan 31, 2013, 2:18 am · #5

IV been thinking about that too for my SE
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Might just have to get custom lines for the front and run SS for the back

vegasS12Jan 31, 2013, 12:23 pm · #6

DjayS12 on 11:26:51 PM / 30-Jan-13they should because we share pretty much the same rear setup. The real question would be: does Z31 front line fit S13s?

I would say no i dont think so. but why not just buy S13 front braided brake lines?

BOSSMANFeb 7, 2013, 2:16 pm · #7

If memory serves me right what you need is the Z31 rear lines and S13 front lines to suit the S12. Since you are converting to S13 front then it would be safe to say the S13 front lines will fit in your application. The S13 front lines have the same fittings but are longer then the S12 and I think this is because of different caliper location as in forward mount vs. back mount? (some one please confirm). I had a set made from a Ebay vendor from Toronto a few years back for S13 front and Z31 rear and it wasn't very expensive.

DjayS12Feb 7, 2013, 3:29 pm · #8

I've been searching for a vendor that sell the front and rear seperately a few times. I cannot find anyone that sell the rear Z31 lines seperately than a full set. Perhaps you remember who you got them from?

vegasS12Feb 7, 2013, 5:05 pm · #9

DjayS12 on 03:29:11 PM / 07-Feb-13I've been searching for a vendor that sell the front and rear seperately a few times. I cannot find anyone that sell the rear Z31 lines seperately than a full set. Perhaps you remember who you got them from?

Djay I will be having some lines made soon when I get my car's suspension together if you can wait till then I can have an extra set made for you since i am going to be having the same set up.

DjayS12Feb 7, 2013, 9:26 pm · #10

I just found nearby stoptech distributor and emailed them. They say they can definitely make up a kit for me using S13 front and Z31 rear. They'll email me back monday with a price.

vegasS12 on 05:05:55 PM / 07-Feb-13Djay I will be having some lines made soon when I get my car's suspension together if you can wait till then I can have an extra set made for you since i am going to be having the same set up.

Thanks for the offer. If the above doesn't work I'll get in touch with you!

*EDIT* after further search, it seem that the Z31 front lines will work for S12 with S13 front:

Source:
http://s12silvia.com/community/index.php?/topic/5439-brake-updgrade-options

I'll have to try that with a goodridge Z31 line kit. I went on stoptech website yesterday and they don't list anything for Z31 so the made up stoptech kit probably won't work.

If it does work with the Z31 lines, I think we should have this info added in the definite brake upgrade thread!

*2nd EDIT*

I'm dumb the info is already documented here lol

BOSSMANFeb 8, 2013, 2:28 pm · #11

vegasS12 on 05:05:55 PM / 07-Feb-13Djay I will be having some lines made soon when I get my car's suspension together if you can wait till then I can have an extra set made for you since i am going to be having the same set up.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Stainless-Steel-Brake-Lines-for-84-89-300ZX-Turbo-Z31-/380573183110?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item589bedec86&vxp=mtr

I think it's this vendor but there are 4 others to chose from off Ebay from Toronto area. I basically contacted the seller and asked them if they can make a kit with S13 front lines and Z31 rear. Most of these sellers don't stock there products and will only make them when they are sold and paid. You can also take your lines to a industrial hydraulic hose fab shop and have them make a set but they are more expensive then ordering from a brake parts specialist.

DjayS12Feb 14, 2013, 2:56 am · #12

I just ordered a Z31 kit from goodridge and some HPS pads. I'll let you guys know how the lines work.