Who says it does?

 

rusty and ugly doesn't affect brake performanceh:

If your rotors are within spec, they're fine, despite rust. If you want to replace them anyway (just for looks) brembo blanks or any other comperable blank OEM reproduction rotor will do just fine. You can then spray them with high temp paint to ensure that the part of the rotor not in contact with the pads wont get rusty.

If you're looking for performance upgrades, a set of quality brake pads will go a long way.

 

He said he wants to save some money, so why would you recommend stainless steel brake lines? Unless road racing, the brakes don't get hot enough to need steel lines, so why would he waste his time and money buying and installing something he doesn't need?

 

uhh my car is ABS enabled

 

Whoopity doo. Thats a choice he can make on his own...I only put in what I did. I NEVER said that it would up braking performance.
If you want to be an ass and nitpick my response, why not jump on the mc/bb combo as well, since its all for feel also?

 

lines aren't necessarily "just for feel." They also reduce fade when brake temps get really high.

 

But when do they get hot enough to need stainless steel brake lines?

 

You don't need to get all defensive. He started this thread asking for the most cost effect method of increasing braking power and stainless steel lines are a complete waste of money if your brakes don't get hot enough to warrant them.

That is great that you wasted $100 and your time to install them for a stiffer pedal, but for a person on a budget, you shouldn't recommend parts that don't do anything except make their wallets lighter and their time wasted since their application will not take advantage of them.

As for the original thread creator, just get a good set of pads and you will be amazed at how well they improve your stopping distance.

 

i've noticed the difference between my original lines and my steel lines while charging down my favorite mountain roads... both exhibited some fade, but with the SS lines there was WAY less... whether this problem is better addressed by fluid with a higher boiling point or steel lines is arguable (both would be ideal), but there definitely is a difference between steel and rubber lines if you're consistently rough on your brakes. I have not noticed any difference in autocross events (mainly because I'm always done in 60 seconds anyway), but based on my experience on road courses, this would be a worthwhile upgrade for track days or road racing in addition to people who do lots of downhill "spirited driving" h:

 

And how is something desinged for preference at all a waste of time and/or money?
Forget it, all youre interested in doing is forcing your opinion on others.