I see my brake lines are starting to crack and thinking of replacing them with steel braided ones. Anyone have any makes to suggest i happened to stumble upon this company. I was thinking of going for the simple models offered http://goodridge.brakes-hoses-fittings.co.uk/car-brake-lines/fiat-stilo.html

what are you looking for... braided or rubber replacements?

well i was thinking of upgrading it to braided or is it overboard for a road car?

probably over kill.
stilos are by no means performance (apart from maybe the 2.4) and i wouldnt have thought it would make much of an improvement over a set of rubber hoses.

ultimately its upto you, if you want them for 'bragging rights' then by all means go for a set of Goodridge they're about the best you can get. but if your serious about upgrading you would probably be better off getting a set of larger rotors and calipers...

Don't buy Goodridge. The bolt size don't fit the Stilo's brackets. I will check where I got mine.