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Cheddarbob 08-26-2007 03:35 PM

Just a quick break question
 
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.

zigzaggthefag321 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.:smokin:

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


Originally Posted by spike_africa (Post 279518)
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.:smokin:

working on that

Cheddarbob 08-27-2007 09:23 PM


Originally Posted by r3dn3ck (Post 279559)
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


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