{"product_id":"goodridge-stainless-steel-brake-lines-for-09-14-acura-tl","title":"Goodridge G-Stop Stainless Brake Lines for 09-14 Acura TL","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves Braking Performance \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEliminates Sponginess of Brake Pedal \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShorter Stopping Distances \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with 09-14 TL Base \u0026amp; SH-AWD \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 - 2009-2014 Acura TL (Base \u0026amp; SH-AWD)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf your TL's brake pedal feels soft or vague under hard braking, part of that is your rubber brake lines flexing. As the factory rubber 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 loses its firmness. 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. On a TL that's driven hard, or just one where you want a tighter, more connected brake feel, it's a genuine upgrade over the soft factory setup.\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 the harder and more repeatedly you brake, and as the factory rubber ages.\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 that holds up under hard braking where rubber lines go soft. 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. Stainless braided lines hold up far better over time than rubber, which cracks and degrades with age, and they look the part under the car too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGoodridge is the name in braided brake lines, developed for motorsport, 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), are DOT compliant, and are TÜV approved, so they're properly certified, not 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 set of lines\u003c\/strong\u003e covering both front and rear, with the hardware to fit them, 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.\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\u003e2009-2014 Acura TL (Base and SH-AWD)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFront and rear lines included. Direct fit, works with factory calipers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is for the 09-14 TL owner, base or SH-AWD, who wants a firmer, more consistent brake pedal, whether you drive the car hard or just want it to feel tighter and more connected than the soft factory setup. PTFE-core stainless braided lines that don't balloon like rubber, a complete front-and-rear kit with all the hardware, motorsport-grade certification, and durable construction that outlasts the aging factory rubber. It won't shorten your stopping distances on its own, but it firms 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 2009-2014 Acura TL (Base and SH-AWD). \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e braided stainless steel brake line kit, complete set (front and 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 full set of front and rear lines with hardware. \u003cstrong\u003eInstall:\u003c\/strong\u003e direct bolt-on, works with factory calipers. \u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e FMVSS 106, DOT compliant, TÜV approved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \n\u003cli id=\"VehicleFitment\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e2009-2014 Acura TL\u003c\/p\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":68608825098274,"sku":"GOO-20107","price":171.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2218\/5701\/files\/GOO-20107_ha6c.jpg?v=1791995664","url":"https:\/\/www.hybrid-racing.com\/products\/goodridge-stainless-steel-brake-lines-for-09-14-acura-tl","provider":"Hybrid Racing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}