e-bay Brake upgrade??

[carlosalicea]

I found this on e-bay
Please check this out and tell me your opinion. I know that some e-bay things are crap but some not. So far I've had good experiences.
Check those rotors.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda...mZ330035229000

Now the ss brake lines

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Stain...37865692QQrdZ1

I am in no way against the vendors who heve and are developing some great products for the Fit. But for an example Some spoon or mugen ss brake lines for $300-400 vs. this with no name for $70-80. I am just saying that it is an alternative to broke guys like myself to be the guinea pig to tell you if they fit / work, etc.

Share your feelings

[b17gsr]

For brake lines, don't cheap out. Last thing you want is a line failure. Also, aren't the good ones DOT approved?

[carlosalicea]

Originally Posted by b17gsr

For brake lines, don't cheap out. Last thing you want is a line failure. Also, aren't the good ones DOT approved?

I just ask the seller. Anyway, why should this ones fail more than the expensive ones?

I ask because I used to sell Braided lines (bare) and if made by profesionals should last forever. BTW I know a few guys who can make them for me, but I like the hangers and holders of these ones. They look well made. I just think that the price asked for spoon and mugen is 70% brand name-30% the part itself.

[carlosalicea]

Originally Posted by b17gsr

For brake lines, don't cheap out. Last thing you want is a line failure. Also, aren't the good ones DOT approved?

the answer thy give is this:

Our MAGNUM SS Brake Lines are DOT compliant.
What is the difference between lines that are “DOT compliant” and “DOT approved”?
The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) has established numerous standards for automotive components and subsystems. The regulation for brake hoses happens to be FMVSS106. In this document, anything and everything pertaining to automotive brake hoses has been laid out in gory detail – at least, those things important to the federal government.
If a manufacturer claims their SS lines are “DOT compliant”, it means that their SS lines have passed all FMVSS106 requirements, and they have submitted the test data to the government for official certification. This does not mean they are acceptable for use on your car, but it does mean they pass the government minimum standards.
Another term you may hear in this context is “DOT approved.” However, the DOT is not in the business of actually approving or disproving compliance – they don’t typically run any tests on aftermarket components themselves. Under these circumstances, one can only surmise that these manufacturers are trying to state that their lines are actually “DOT compliant”, but it never hurts to ask before you buy.
So, do I need to use only DOT compliant SS lines on my car?
Not necessarily. The DOT requirements must be met in full for official government approval, so even if a SS line passes every performance test but is labeled with the wrong type of tag (or something equally trivial) it would fail certification. While this might mean something to an auto manufacturer or assembly plant, it is meaningless to the performance enthusiast.
All the DOT compliance means is that the lines have passed a minimum set of government standards which may or may not be important to you. Does this mean that DOT compliant lines are the best for your car? Not necessarily, but the certification should indicate that the manufacturer understands the product and is trying to hold itself to a certain standard.

Should be enough? I am not trying to start a debate of "I know more than you and stuff" I just want to spend the little money that I don't have in the best use. ( I still need tires, and affiliation fee for the 07 season for the solo 1 or pro solo or whatever it's called here in Puerto Rico)

I think I'll try them, and check with the track guys for some EK pads to fit test. if the pads fit then should be really easy to find good ones.

[sLiVeRwOrM]

Iam all about the cheap(er) stuff.. are going to be ordering these prodcuts?! If so please let me know how they turn out either IM or PM me plz