{"product_id":"goodridge-98-00-ford-contour-w-abs-98-02-mercury-cougar-rear-disc-ss-brake-lines","title":"Goodridge 98-00 Ford Contour w\/ ABS \/ 98-02 Mercury Cougar Rear Disc SS Brake Lines","description":"\u003ch4\u003eGoodridge 12324 Stainless Steel Brake Line Kit for 1998-2000 Ford Contour and 1998-2002 Mercury Cougar with Rear Disc\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart number 12324 from Goodridge delivers a complete stainless steel braided brake line upgrade for the 1998-2000 Ford Contour SVT and 1998-2002 Mercury Cougar. These lines replace the factory rubber hoses with a PTFE-lined, stainless steel outer braid construction that eliminates the spongy pedal feel caused by hose expansion under pressure. Every line in kit 12324 is 100% pressure tested and meets DOT and TUV specifications for street-legal use in all 50 states.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFeatures and Benefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePTFE inner liner is chemically inert and compatible with all brake fluid types including DOT 3, DOT 4, and DOT 5.1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel outer braid provides a 24-strand, 72-wire construction for superior pressure resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEliminates volumetric expansion found in rubber hoses for immediate, firm pedal response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinc-plated end fittings with 96-hour salt spray resistance for long-term corrosion protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach line individually 100% pressure tested before shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeets DOT and TUV standards for street-legal worldwide use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat range of -158 F to 500 F for track and street performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete kit with all lines needed for the rear disc conversion on the Contour and Cougar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFitment Table\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTrim\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1998\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSVT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1999\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSVT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSVT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1998\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCougar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1999\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCougar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCougar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCougar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCougar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCougar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCougar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12324\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e633694002182\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless Steel Braid \/ PTFE Inner Liner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear Coated Stainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFitting Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc-Plated Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-158 F to 500 F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABS Compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStreet 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12324 meet DOT and TUV standards and are street legal in all 50 states.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between rubber and stainless steel brake lines?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRubber hoses expand slightly under hydraulic pressure, causing a spongy pedal feel. Stainless steel braided lines in kit 12324 do not expand, giving an immediate and firm pedal response.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Goodridge 12324 work with ABS equipped Contours?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, kit 12324 is specifically designed for the 1998-2000 Ford Contour with ABS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat brake fluid is compatible with the PTFE liner?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePTFE is inert and compatible with all brake fluids including DOT 3, DOT 4, and DOT 5.1.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need any special tools to install these brake lines?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStandard line wrenches and a brake bleeder kit are all that is required. No flaring or special fittings are needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan these lines handle track use on a Contour SVT?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 500 F heat range of the lines in kit 12324 makes them well-suited for track day and spirited driving applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is the warranty on Goodridge brake lines?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGoodridge provides a limited lifetime warranty on their stainless steel brake lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafely lift and support the vehicle, then remove the wheels for access to the brake lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave a catch container ready and crack open the brake bleeder screws to relieve system pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a proper line wrench to loosen and remove the factory rubber brake hoses from the hard line and caliper connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread in the new Goodridge 12324 stainless lines hand-tight, ensuring proper routing without kinks or contact with suspension or exhaust components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorque all fittings to manufacturer specification using a line wrench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinstall the wheels and lower the vehicle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBleed the brake system completely starting from the corner farthest from the master cylinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify firm pedal feel before driving and check all connections for leaks after a short test drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProposition 65 Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. 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