..and by the time you need new brake hoses, OEM hoses are probably not available anymore..
I've seen cracking after 10 years.
..and by the time you need new brake hoses, OEM hoses are probably not available anymore..
I've seen cracking after 10 years.
Good points. I replaced all my 78 jeep CJ7's brake lines with one of those stainless steel kits probably back in the early 90's. I started getting a leak in the back axle lines at a fitting about a year later. Then a few more years the front wheels started locking up on me due to the front hoses which were actually braided rubber. I replaced everything back to original style and all has been fine even today it brakes w/o issues. I think I might go and replace them again for peace of mind since those are now atleast 20-25yrs old lolThere's another forum which shall remain nameless where the majority seemingly have no problem with tires made in China but do nothing but start threads screaming about a screwdriver made in China.
It really confuses me.....
ANYWAY, on the subject of brake hoses, the Earl's stainless at least used to be total junk. Lots of failures in the offroad world. Crimps are weak and mine blew a hole (in the middle of the length) just standing on the brakes on a trail. But guys buy into the marketing about a firmer pedal because the stainless lines won't swell as much as rubber.
In contrast, I've seen entire solid axles hang from nothing but OEM rubber hoses. I wouldn't want to USE those hoses after that kind of stress, but the point is if properly built OEM rubber lines are tough and are my choice for rockcrawling.
I'll find a way to lower OEM hoses to accommodate a lift and additional wheel travel before I'll install purty extended, overpriced stainless hoses.