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Old 12-02-2004, 09:42 AM
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Default Brake lines?

*Noob Question* what does upgraded brake lines do better than stock brake lines?

Asking this Q b/c I checked prices on upgrades and brake lines cost as much if not more than rotors or pads :^|... interesting...
Old 12-02-2004, 01:45 PM
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Default Upgrades like 'steel braided' brake lines are supposed to give you more of a firmer pedal feel. Less

flex compared to the stock lines.
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Default Start with rotors and pads.

Brake lines will minimally firm up the pedal feel by preventing any expansion of the brake lines. Stock brake lines are honestly pretty good, so the improvement really will be pretty minimal.

Good rotors, pads, and fluid will make a much larger impact on your overall brake performance.
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Default Mmm... installation cost?

how much u think to get rotors and pads installed?
I think I decided on hawk pads and brembo drilled rotors
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Default any desire to do it yourself?

It only requires a few tools, and could save you a lot of money.
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Default I just bought SS single brake lines...

from Ben at:
http://www.ubernugen.com/
for $150.00 to fit my 1995 90 Quattro.
Install Tuesday by my mechanic.
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