hey guys I found this brake lines on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=7974089576

I asked the seller and he states that they will fit a mini cooper s as well. I find this to be a good price compare to the $120 price you find in most places.

now i have never heard of this magnum brand...

any thought on this? a good deal? crap?

Carlos

 

I wonder if we can get a price match from some of these Vendors. $75 is alot more like it, I'm gonna check em out.

 

I'm not a brand *****, but brake lines is (are?) one area where I wouldn't go off-brand, at least not without a serious number of testimonials. But hey, they're cheap, so get a set and let us know how they do! :smile:

 

are you buying a set? or you will try to get the price matched?

Carlos

 

, not sure yet, I'm thinking of calling one of the Vendors and ask them what they think of these Magnum brake lines first. They are teflon lined just like all the others, steel braided too, what could be wrong with them?

 

I've been wanting some brake lines for awhile now, but do not feel it's worth the hassle of convincing the wifey that they cost over $120.
$75 for these is VERY tempting.

 

Why spend the money at all?

 

James, why would you have to convince your wife? Unless she supports you 100%, just get them...

:::wooooopissshhhh::: (whip noise)

 

To at least have better brake lines than you.

My brakes are getting mushy and since I'm getting ready to change everything else, why not change lines too.

 

, anything over $100 bucks, I get an OK.

She's the coolest, I'll keep her that way.

 

This, IMO, is why most people end up spending the money. I've done it too - I just don't think it's a very good reason.

 

It's also because my brakes are mushy.

I just replaced the disks, pads, brake lines and brake fluid on our Geo Metro and I swear when Monday comes around and it's time to go to work, the first stop sign we I approach and were being lunged foward because I pressed the brakes to hard.

Don't worry man, I am looking for a deal at least.:smile:

 

$75 for four lines is a helluva deal.

That's less than $20 per hose and at the rock bottom WD price level at best. While I used to hand make my hoses with reusable ends I now have them produced in bulk by Goodridge and their shop network. However I'll confess that my COST on them in qty is higher than that.

How's it sooo low?

My guesses;
1. Import hose. Common and probably the case for many big dealers as well.
2. Import assembly. Not unheard of. Cheap labor in China and Mexico.
3. Very low overhead. And people wonder why vendors scream about forum advertising and magazine ads? He's got no overhead. Ok, $1.75 to ebay maybe?

On that note one comment I'll make (take it as you wish) Supporting vendors like this and promoting their products here does nothing to help real vendors who you rely on in a crunch. There are those who may sell you the same hose set for $120. And you think they'll match this price on ebay? Not on your life. But..when push comes to shove what vendor do you call when you have a question? Bet it won't be the ebay guy. And when you do come to buy from an 'approved vendor', and wonder why his muffler bearing price just went up $10 from last month, remember who has a bin full of hoses he couldn't sell at below cost.

 

Todd thanks for your input. I was just kidding about asking vendors on here to price match. I know it wouldn't happen.

btw, how much are your SS brake lines for a 02 MCS?

 

$120, of course. Next question...

 

toddtce, thanks for the input! you are right

i mean it is always good to bring deals like this up because some of us cant or would prefer to safe the money.

i call the company, they are from canada and they guys said they have had no camplains about the lines so far.

im thinking of buying a set....

 

You will find that some NAM vendors will price match but only if you find the exact same item for sale from another source and quote it.

If you find a budget item for a lower price on ebay don't expect it to be of as high quality as those products you find at MINI specialty shops. You will get what you pay for.

Personally I have goodridge SS brakelines from a NAM vendor and they have worked well and held up for the last two years.

 

I HATE that answer.
But I understand it completely.
The pain in my wallet I can manage . The pain in my ear...unbearable.

After getting out of the MINI, the brakes on my CRX make it feel like I'm stepping on a big sponge.

 

Dude, you're scaring me! Don't do it. The OE brakelines on your car are safe. Are you confident, really confident in the bargain brakelines? It's not worth it just to save a few bucks. Brakeline failure of any sort is not something you want to experience. Just wait until you have the money for top quality. Call Todd. I'd be shocked if he'd tell you any differently.

 

you know...

ok i will hold on and get name brands... i have actually been thinking of the promini stage 1 brake kit.. i already have the upgraded rotors...

(gotta love the mintex 1144)

any comments on it?

 

Comments on the Mintex M1144 pads?
OK for street, autocross and some track use.
Dusts more than Ferodo DS2500 pads and wears down faster but easier on rotors. Costs about the same. I've used both. I did get a little squeaking from the M1144.

For brakes, I'd go for the name brand brake lines for safety reasons.

 

I just installed StopTech ss lines in the rear, and I can now say that I'm done with my braking mods :smile: :

Wilwood 11.75" Race Kit in the front (thanks Todd), and in the rear, the lines joined the rear caliper stiffening kit, and Hawk pads. The fluid is ATE SuperBlue...

Hard canyon drives now produce zero fade, and virtually zero dust . The weight loss (front BBK) was very nice added plus as well...

Back to the lines,　ｔｈｅ　ｐａｉｒ　ｃｏｓｔ　ａｂｏｕｔ　７５　ｂｕｃｋｓ．．．

 

Sounds fantastic. Don't think twice about the $75. You deserve the best.

 

Vivid Racing carries Stoptech lines and the most expensive are $74.00

http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/i...=19_21_311_316

They are also having a sale starting on the 16th till the 1st

 

Thats for the rears ONLY. Fronts are another $64.00. I bought F&R (Stoptech) from Outmotoring for about $120.00.