WarSurfer

You won't 'feel' a difference unless you also change over to the upgraded brake lines.

The rubber lines give a little under pressure, stainless lines don't. The pedal will feel firmer and you'll notice improved braking response.

I would bet that your overall braking distance has improved with your new setup. Better pads and better heat dissipation.

northflguy

Well, now I'm bummed. I guess I should have done my research better before I had the new brakes put on. So at this point, what's a rough cost/time estimate (labor only; get parts from family member who works at a parts place) to get upgraded lines put in?

WarSurfer

Parts are 75-125 depending on brand. Roughly 20mins per side and probably will need one small container of brake fluid.

If it were me, I'd just wait until you need pads again, unless you can do it yourself (not difficult at all). Might also need a line wrench, not absolutely necessary but would make it easier - another 7$-ish