What lines are used for 300mm upgrade?

[redline380]

For the life of me, I cannot find the info I need. I remember someone saying the Stoptech 905 33005 (B7 RS4 front lines) work for the 300mm rear upgrade, but I've heard it won't work too.

So, can someone just let me know exactly which lines are needed?

[Racin2redline]

I had custom ones made for 50$. Way easier

[ricekikr]

Stoptech Rs4 front lines work. Iirc there are two versions. I used the one with the banjo end.

[nsaneS4]

I believe you will need a line with a banjo fitting as to not interfere with your suspension. I just bought the kit from Apikol so probably over paid for the line. I haven't completed the install yet otherwise I could be of more help.

[aceicks]

B6 a4 rears might work

[JKnight41]

I need to know this as well

[silvermiles]

I installed this when I did the 034 rear upgrade 2 weeks ago. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[redline380]

I installed this when I did the 034 rear upgrade 2 weeks ago. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Ive heard a couple time 33006 will work, so I will go with those then. Thanks

[JKnight41]

I installed this when I did the 034 rear upgrade 2 weeks ago. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This come with washers and all?

[silvermiles]

This come with washers and all?

Yes, lines, banjo bolts, and crush washers for both sides. I had a reman caliper from oreilly's that the banjo bolt didn't thread all the way into, so i removed a couple threads so it could crush the washers. Worked perfectly after that, and perfectly fine on my original caliper.

[JKnight41]

Yes, lines, banjo bolts, and crush washers for both sides. I had a reman caliper from oreilly's that the banjo bolt didn't thread all the way into, so i removed a couple threads so it could crush the washers. Worked perfectly after that, and perfectly fine on my original caliper.

I have one reman as well. Thanks for the info!

[nsaneS4]

I installed this when I did the 034 rear upgrade 2 weeks ago. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Got any pics of the install? This would have saved me $60...

[Timtheguru]

Got any pics of the install? This would have saved me $60...

I have one.



Passenger side I couldn't get the lines off, rounded all the line nuts, ended up cutting, re-bubbleflaring and new fittings.

[alphaVR]

Have any of you guys ran into issues getting the ebrake cable to reach the caliper once its been moved?

[Timtheguru]

Have any of you guys ran into issues getting the ebrake cable to reach the caliper once its been moved?

You have to break one of the brackets and extend it to make it work.

Adding a thick rubber (pond liner in my case) here helps prevent the squeaks you'll end up getting.

[ricekikr]

You have to break one of the brackets and extend it to make it work.

Adding a thick rubber (pond liner in my case) here helps prevent the squeaks you'll end up getting.

Ahhhhh that's probably why i have a squeaking sound in the rear (suspension all bushings were checked). Thanks for posting this.

[silvermiles]

I installed this when I did the 034 rear upgrade 2 weeks ago. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

1 month follow up on these lines: I think the passenger side is too short, there is not a lot of slack in the line for suspension movement. I'm going to look for replacement lines, I'm not comfortable with these on the rear with the 300mm rear brake kit, so I no longer recommend these (too bad, they are a nice deal). I'll take a picture later.

[nsaneS4]

I decided to drill a new hole in the bracket (as described in the ECS instructions). In the end, I like this method much better than breaking the sleeve then having to add something to prevent squeaking. It takes a bit of fiddling but it works perfect with no issues.

Here's a picture of the finished install (Apikol brackets and SS lines, Adam's B7 S4 rotors, Posi-Quiet Ceramic pads, USP inner SS lines):



Install notes if you decide to drill the bracket:
- You will need a new bolt for the bracket (m6x1.0 IIRC). I got some stainless steel ones from Lowes.
- You will also need to clearance the bolt to the rotating bracket interface. As the e-brake bracket rotates, it squeezes and gets closer to the bolt. I ended up grinding off 1mm from the bolt head and beveled another 2mm from the rotating bracket.
- If you are installing new rotors and pads, you will need to rotate the piston all the way in after you finish the e-brake work in order to reinstall the caliper.