stainless steel brake line upgrade worth it?

D111 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-14-2013, 08:58 AM

thinking of upgrading brake lines to stainless braided from backdraft is it worth doing? Just street use no track and is it a simple switch out remove the lines refill and bleed?

lippy · #2 (**permalink**) 10-14-2013, 10:22 AM

I assume you are speaking about the short lines to the calipers. I don't think it would make a huge difference but some people claim there's a pedal firmness benefit. I went for this option for my build, but it was a fresh build and the incremental cost was pretty small (probably $25 or so).

D111 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-14-2013, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by lippy

I assume you are speaking about the short lines to the calipers. I don't think it would make a huge difference but some people claim there's a pedal firmness benefit. I went for this option for my build, but it was a fresh build and the incremental cost was pretty small (probably $25 or so).

yes the caliper lines complete set of4 $120

reason I'm doing anything with the lines as I found one rubbing against a CV joint in the rear and they don't have the original rubber type available just stainless steel upgrade as a complete set

cbreez · #4 (**permalink**) 10-14-2013, 11:27 AM

It's worth it for an asthetic point!

You'll never feel the difference though...

D111 · #5 (**permalink**) 10-14-2013, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by cbreez

It's worth it for an asthetic point!

You'll never feel the difference though...

I wonder if there is a stainless steel braided clutch line available?

D-CEL · #6 (**permalink**) 10-14-2013, 03:29 PM

Rubber vs Braided stainless lines? I a word... H3LL YES!!
Yes you can feel the difference. The pedal will feel much harder, less spongy.
Worth the money and effort if you are interested in brake performance.

Jason

bobcowan · #7 (**permalink**) 10-14-2013, 09:21 PM

So, then why is there a question? You need a new line, and that's all that's available. So, shrug your shoulders and shell out the bux for the new set.

D111 · #8 (**permalink**) 10-15-2013, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by bobcowan

So, then why is there a question? You need a new line, and that's all that's available. So, shrug your shoulders and shell out the bux for the new set.

well if there was a worthwhile difference for street use I wouldn't hesitate but it seems like there may not be so instead of the extra expense and effort changing all 4 which are like brand new I may take the one worn line locally and see if it could be matched up.does anybody know if that's a possibility ? I would think of changing them even for aesthetics but you can't even see them from any angle.

Paul F · #9 (**permalink**) 10-15-2013, 02:01 AM

Take it to a local hydraulic and bearing shop. They will custom make up what you need on the spot. There are a lot of industries that need hydraulic lines made up all the time (farms, construction) and its no big deal to have a custom line made while you wait. They may not have stainless, but they can make up what you need.