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Been reading a few posts that suggest installing steel brake lines in the front. Do they wear better? Handle the heat better? Why?


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"Why steal brake lines....."

Its cheaper than buying them.


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Supposedly the reason for the "steel" brake lines is that under high pressure (ie panic stop or heavy braking) the rubber lines will expand causing you to lose some hydraulic pressure. The steel lines won't expand and therefore the hydraulic pressure from the master cylinder is completely transferred to the calipers. Or something like that smile


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Quote:
Originally posted by Dan Nixon:
"Why steal brake lines....."

Its cheaper than buying them.


ARGH! smile I guess I should proof read my messages before sending them.... smile Sorry, "Steel" was intended.... smile


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jk, couldnt resist.


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how hard are they to install?

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About the hardest thing about steel braided lines is paying for them. Installation is very straight forward. Many report good improvements in braking response and feel. Remember to throughly flush/bleed the fluid afterwards.

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another benefit of stainless steel brake lines is improved resistance to heat. In a track or autoX type environment, heavy brake use creates tremendous heat, which can soften rubber brake lines and in a few cases (not on Contours) hve caused stock lines to fail, resulting in a failure of the brake system.
W/ Stainless steel braided brake lines, you are basically buying peace of mind, which is always a good idea, and they look cool too laugh


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oh ya make sure there D.O.T


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Quote:
Originally posted by Rara:
another benefit of stainless steel brake hve caused stock lines to fail, resulting in a failure of the brake system.


Oh I'm sure that would be real nice while you are speeding around a parking lot, with lots of spectators watching wink

This is from GrassrootsMotorSports-Brakes
Brake Fluid
While you're focusing on brake pads, don't forget to check out your brake fluid. If you can't remember the last time you changed your brake fluid, do so now. Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time, which causes a large number of problems, including spongy brake feel, rusting components, etc.-none of which you really want to deal with. Speaking of brake fluid, remember to bleed it often at an event, especially if you're racing in a humid climate. Your brake fluid is expected to work under some incredibly hot situations. In many cases, this is also a weak spot in the system.

When buying fluid, remember that the higher the rating, the better the stuff. DOT 4 fluid is better than DOT 3, and DOT 5 is better than DOT 4. However, beware of silicone-based DOT 5 fluid-it can give you a mushy pedal. Go with glycol-based DOT 5.1.

Brake Lines
When you stomp on your brake pedal, the fluid not only pushes through the brake lines, it also pushes against the brake lines, causing inefficiency in the system. How can you combat this loss? Replace the stock rubber brake hoses with braided stainless-steel lines. The swap is fairly easy and inexpensive. Expect a firmer pedal when done. Check your rulebook before making this mod; also, not all stainless lines are DOT-legal.
Enjoy, and don't get caught stealing brake lines wink


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