{"product_id":"goodridge-g-stop-brake-lines-03-11-honda-element","title":"Goodridge G-Stop Brake Lines for 03-11 Honda Element","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete Front and Rear Brake Line Kit \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEliminates Spongy Pedal Feel \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShorter Stopping Distances \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDOT Compliant and TUV Approved \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#Description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#VehicleFitment\"\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#TechnicalData\"\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#InstallGuide\"\u003eInstall Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\n\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"Description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoodridge G-Stop Stainless Brake Line Kit - 2003-2011 Honda Element\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf your Element's brake pedal feels soft or spongy, that's partly your rubber brake lines flexing, and on an Element this age, those lines are old. As rubber brake lines age and heat up, they expand under pressure, so some of your pedal effort goes into ballooning the lines instead of clamping the brakes, and the pedal goes vague. These Goodridge braided stainless lines fix that: a PTFE inner line wrapped in a stainless steel braid that doesn't expand, so the pedal stays firm and consistent. It's a straightforward upgrade that tightens up how the brakes feel and replaces the tired factory rubber in one go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Braided Lines Firm Up The Pedal\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what's actually happening, and what these do and don't change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRubber brake lines flex and expand under the pressure of braking, and that expansion is what you feel as a soft, spongy pedal, part of your foot pressure is stretching the lines instead of applying the brakes. It gets worse as the lines age, and on a 2003-2011 Element, the original rubber is well past its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe stainless braid around these Goodridge lines doesn't expand the way rubber does, so all your pedal pressure goes straight to the calipers. The result is a \u003cstrong\u003efirmer, more responsive pedal with a more consistent feel\u003c\/strong\u003e. To be clear about what braided lines do: they improve pedal feel and consistency, they're not a substitute for better pads, rotors, or tires if you're chasing shorter stopping distances, but for how the brakes feel and respond, the difference is immediate and genuine, a noticeably firmer, more connected pedal than the soft factory setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePTFE Core, Stainless Braid\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe construction is what makes them firm and durable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach line is a \u003cstrong\u003ePTFE inner line\u003c\/strong\u003e (which handles brake fluid and heat without degrading) inside a \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel overbraid\u003c\/strong\u003e that provides the firmness and protects the line from abrasion and corrosion. On a car this age, that durability matters, the braided lines won't crack and perish the way the factory rubber has, so it's a long-term fix, not another rubber line that'll age out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGoodridge is the name in braided brake lines, and these go through a nine-point quality-assurance process, each line tested for tensile strength and pressure-rated to 3,000 psi. They meet FMVSS 106 (the federal brake-hose safety standard) and are DOT compliant, properly certified rather than just a cosmetic braided line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eComplete Kit, Direct Bolt-On\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEverything for the install is in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete kit with four lines\u003c\/strong\u003e, two front and two rear, with all the hardware, adapters, banjo bolts, washers, and line locators, so there's nothing else to source. The hose ends and brackets are made to match your factory design, so it's a \u003cstrong\u003edirect bolt-on\u003c\/strong\u003e replacement for the rubber lines, using your factory calipers with no modification. It's a straightforward swap, you're replacing the lines one for one and bleeding the system, and on a car this old, fresh lines and a brake bleed make a real difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey're ABS-compatible, and on ABS-equipped cars they also help reduce the pedal chatter you can feel through soft rubber lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e2003-2011 Honda Element (DX, EX, LX, SC)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComplete kit: 2 front and 2 rear lines with all hardware. Direct fit, works with factory calipers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is for the Element owner who wants a firmer, more consistent brake pedal and to replace the decades-old factory rubber lines in one go. PTFE-core stainless braided lines that don't balloon like the old rubber, a complete front-and-rear kit with all the hardware, proper certification, and durability that outlasts the perished factory lines. It won't shorten your stopping distances on its own, but it tightens up how the pedal feels and holds up. Bolt them on, bleed the brakes, and feel the difference the first time you push the pedal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2003-2011 Honda Element (DX\/EX\/LX\/SC). \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e braided stainless steel brake line kit, complete 4-line set (2 front, 2 rear). \u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e PTFE inner line, stainless steel overbraid, 3,000 psi rated. \u003cstrong\u003eBenefit:\u003c\/strong\u003e firmer, more consistent pedal; eliminates the sponginess from flexing rubber lines. \u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 lines plus adapters, banjo bolts, washers, and line locators. \u003cstrong\u003eInstall:\u003c\/strong\u003e direct bolt-on, works with factory calipers. \u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e FMVSS 106, DOT compliant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \n\u003cli id=\"VehicleFitment\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003e2003-2011 Honda Element \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cli id=\"TechnicalData\"\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cli id=\"InstallGuide\"\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Goodridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68477515726882,"sku":"GOO-20113","price":205.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2218\/5701\/files\/5258801.jpg?v=1791901233","url":"https:\/\/www.hybrid-racing.com\/products\/goodridge-g-stop-brake-lines-03-11-honda-element","provider":"Hybrid Racing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}