Stainless Steel Brake lines: hit or skip?
10-10-2007, 10:35 AM
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Stainless Steel Brake lines: hit or skip?
Just in the process of upgrading some brake parts.. and cant afford a BBK.. so have Hawk HPS and new rotors on the way.. and wondered about these.. Thoughts?
10-10-2007, 10:45 AM
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?Money wasted because most BBK's come with SS lines or because the stock ones won't fit w/ BBK's?
I have SS lines on the stock brakes and have to agree that any difference in feel is minimal, if any. The main benefit here would be durability which is probably not nessasary in most cases but doesn't hurt.
10-10-2007, 11:08 AM
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Found it- From stoptech's site on SS brake lines:
" Under certain conditions, dirt and other abrasive contaminants can find their way between the SS braid and the Teflon inner hose. Over time these contaminants can be ground into the Teflon line to the point that a leak can develop. Naturally, a leak in the brake system is never a good thing.
Some manufacturers have taken the extra step to cover the SS braid with a polymeric coating to prevent contaminants from working their way into the Teflon liner. While this coating is not necessary for short-term longevity, hoses without the coating should be inspected and replaced on a more frequent basis. "<ul><li><a href="http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp_stainlesssteel_Q&A.shtml">click for the rest of the SS info............</a></li></ul>
Some manufacturers have taken the extra step to cover the SS braid with a polymeric coating to prevent contaminants from working their way into the Teflon liner. While this coating is not necessary for short-term longevity, hoses without the coating should be inspected and replaced on a more frequent basis. "<ul><li><a href="http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp_stainlesssteel_Q&A.shtml">click for the rest of the SS info............</a></li></ul>
