Just a quick break question

Cheddarbob · 08-26-2007, 03:35 PM

What is the difference between the regular brake line and the stainless ones

Steeda97 · 08-26-2007, 03:44 PM

They are tougher, look better. They don't swell up like regular brake lines. But they have their disadvantages. You can't tell when they are going bad, because the teflon is inside the line. So if it goes, your f-ed.

If you drive your car everyday, i'd stick to regular ones. Just my .02.

08-26-2007, 04:55 PM

a good quality stainless line is far superior to a rubber only line. your brakes will be easier to modulate and your brake pedal will have a nice, confidence inspiring, harder feel.

spike_africa · 08-26-2007, 05:22 PM

stainless doesnt swell so the pedal is firmer and gives better feedback threw the pedal. Stainless lines will leak just as a regular one so your screwed either way. There more then fine on daily drivers.

WaterDR · 08-26-2007, 05:40 PM

I can't understand why car makers don't use stainless for all cars

Cheddarbob · 08-26-2007, 09:01 PM

ok then its not a big thing to do on my list thanks
i can live with what ive got

krazypony · 08-27-2007, 04:39 AM

if it isnt broke, dont break it... so basically if its working for ya now, leave it alone until you have to replace them.

has been my experience...

spike_africa · 08-27-2007, 06:06 AM

I have them its a nice difference, but i wouldnt buy them again to be honest. On my F150 the lines really swelled and made the pedal really soft, but the mustangs pedal has always been pretty stiff. You should save the money and get some GT take off wheels.

bassman97 · 08-27-2007, 09:54 AM

Car makers don't use SS lines due to cost. Anything w/ the word Stainless is astronomical in price for automakers. Personally though, go w/ the Stainless since not only does it provide a better pedal feel, the Stainless braiding protects the lines from anything the could damage it (i.e. stuff rubbing against it).

r3dn3ck · 08-27-2007, 10:51 AM

for a v6 car... don't bother. The v8 cars are heavier and take more brake power to stop.. the 6's are light enough that stock brakes are more than sufficient.

Cheddarbob · 08-27-2007, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spike_africa

I have them its a nice difference, but i wouldnt buy them again to be honest. On my F150 the lines really swelled and made the pedal really soft, but the mustangs pedal has always been pretty stiff. You should save the money and get some GT take off wheels.

working on that

Cheddarbob · 08-27-2007, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r3dn3ck

for a v6 car... don't bother. The v8 cars are heavier and take more brake power to stop.. the 6's are light enough that stock brakes are more than sufficient.

not with the way i brake

08-26-2007, 03:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
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08-26-2007, 03:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Steeda97 giggity. Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,535	They are tougher, look better. They don't swell up like regular brake lines. But they have their disadvantages. You can't tell when they are going bad, because the teflon is inside the line. So if it goes, your f-ed. If you drive your car everyday, i'd stick to regular ones. Just my .02. __________________

08-26-2007, 05:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,402	stainless doesnt swell so the pedal is firmer and gives better feedback threw the pedal. Stainless lines will leak just as a regular one so your screwed either way. There more then fine on daily drivers. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

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08-26-2007, 09:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cheddarbob Haul ass on regular gas Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego, CA/ Putney, VT Posts: 2,101	ok then its not a big thing to do on my list thanks i can live with what ive got __________________ 2000 V6 mustang, K&N FIPK II, True Dual Flowmaster Super 44's, DiabloSport tuner, 9mm Stang wires, Smoked Headlights, Mach 1 chin spoiler, Mach 1 grille delete, smoked tail light tint,GT rear bumper,12in Rockford Fosgate Sub w/a 600 Watt Rockford Amp, Tinted windows 5% back 35% front. SOLD

08-26-2007, 04:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
zigzaggthefag321 Posts: n/a	a good quality stainless line is far superior to a rubber only line. your brakes will be easier to modulate and your brake pedal will have a nice, confidence inspiring, harder feel.

08-27-2007, 04:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
krazypony Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liberty, SC Posts: 903	if it isnt broke, dont break it... so basically if its working for ya now, leave it alone until you have to replace them. has been my experience... __________________

08-27-2007, 06:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,402	I have them its a nice difference, but i wouldnt buy them again to be honest. On my F150 the lines really swelled and made the pedal really soft, but the mustangs pedal has always been pretty stiff. You should save the money and get some GT take off wheels. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

08-27-2007, 09:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
bassman97 blank Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 1,494	Car makers don't use SS lines due to cost. Anything w/ the word Stainless is astronomical in price for automakers. Personally though, go w/ the Stainless since not only does it provide a better pedal feel, the Stainless braiding protects the lines from anything the could damage it (i.e. stuff rubbing against it).

08-27-2007, 10:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 7,014	for a v6 car... don't bother. The v8 cars are heavier and take more brake power to stop.. the 6's are light enough that stock brakes are more than sufficient.

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