stainless steel brake line upgrade worth it?

[D111]

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]

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]

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]

It's worth it for an asthetic point!

You'll never feel the difference though...

[D111]

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]

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

[cbreez]

Originally Posted by D-CEL

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

Yes, that's the selling point...IMHO and EXPERIENCE...false.
You really think those lines blow up like garden hoses? They wouldn't last...
For the street...it's just the look.

BTW, if you do this, please report back to us honestly regarding the tremendous difference in pedal feel.

Cheers!

[D111]

[quote=cbreez;1267291]Yes, that's the selling point...IMHO and EXPERIENCE...false.
You really think those lines blow up like garden hoses? They wouldn't last...
For the street...it's just the look.

I'll report back but my brakes don't have any sponge to the pedal as it is I just don't really have another option the one line is halfway warn through by CV joint and they don't offer original rubber replacement..

[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.

[D111]

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]

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.