So Im in the market for some brake lines for my 92 Chevy. The brakes on this truck are aweful. I've found products by Earl's and Russel on Summit. The Earl's kit comes with front only for $70 and the Russel kit comes with front and rear for $80. Does anyone have any experience with either brand? I'm considering the Russel kit due to the fact that it includes the rear brake line. If any of you have tried either brand and experienced anything either good or bad with them, please post up.
Thanks.

 

Do you have rear discs? If so, go for the two-line kit. If you have rear drums, get only the front kit.

But if it were me, I'd only get Earls or Goodridge based on past experiences and quality control that I know I can trust. Trust in that you want something that is pressure tested and comes from an ISO and/or TUV certified manufacturer.

 

Hey man....I have the Russell ones on mine going on 3 years now...no problems yet. It helps a little but the only way to get better brakes from your truck is, upgrade the brake booster/bigger rotors in front with a 2/4 piston caliper. That will help a bunch right there and Stainless Steel Brake Corp. makes that kit.

 

i know powerslot has a bigger disc kit for the newer trucks, maybe they make it for yours too?

also, how hard are brake lines to install? if you have never worked on brakes before? do they just make pedal firmer?

 

brake lines are a fairly simple install, if you can change brake pad, you can put brake lines on, it will however require you to bleed the system after you install. The stainless steel brake lines increase firmness by decreasing the balooning affect that happens on conventional rubber brake lines. Usually this occurs under severe braking pressure or after the brake lines begin to age. I tow nearly every day with this truck pulling lawn care equipment, so i wear stuff out pretty darn quick. Right now i have a stuck front left caliper and a blown rear wheel cylinder. The price difference in these stainless steel lines compared to new ones from CarQuest is very minimal, so i figured i would upgrade for nearly the same price. I ended up going with the Russel's. i'll try to update as soon as they come in and i can get them installed and my new caliper to let you guys know if i see any difference in them.