Called a local tuning shop for a set of SS brake lines with install. The rep said it will take 4 hours to do it and that'll be $700. They quoted $260 for the part which is reasonable but you can do a lot in 4 hours.

 

what car and what shop? does that include fluid and full brake fluid flush?
I have a set for a 993 brand new if anybody is looking for a deal.

 

150 for Goodrich lines
$50 for a liter of good fluid
About 2 hours shop time @ 125+/hr
500

 

It's for a Boxster but I think they gave me "Turbo pricing".

I assume the quote includes a brake flush.

 

Assuming this includes a complete flush, the price isn't all that bad.

 

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Standard dot 4 is about $15/L, I bought some long life ate brand for $20.

To the op, the price seems a bit high. Should be a relatively easy job.

 

The price is a little high... not unreasonable, but ya, you should be able to find somebody to do it cheaper.

Honestly, don't waste your money. It's the fresh fluid that makes a difference. The pseudo-science behind SS brake lines just doesn't result in any difference besides bragging.

Buy Castrol SRF, and flush it every year if you want to spend money on an upgrade. Castrol SRF and Porsche brakes is more stopping power then you need. A good Dot 4 fluid is probably more than adequate.

Spend the money on lapping or track time instead...

 

This...OP, if you can't find anyone local to do it at that price and are willing to travel a bit.., PM me

 

Unless your existing flex lines are in bad shape, leave them alone.

 

I agree here.
The oem lines are generally better built. Most people dont think of ss lines as a wear item, but they are.

 

disagree...ss lines firm up the pedal.
fyi $500 US equals = about $715 CDN.
who quoted you this price?
why not diy?

 

Many of them aren't DOT approved either.

 

just a FYI, Cup cars run stock 'rubber' lines

 

I even consider the rubber ones wear items.. I'd say life on them is about 7-10 years depending on driving. The "stress" areas are just before the crimped fittings that seem to crack. I've refused to sign tech inspections because of old brake lines.

I'd charge 2.5hrs for the install and "flush" so 175$ plus a can of brake fluid either ATE SL or Type 200 is around 23$ plus the lines.

 

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