I've been looking at stainless steel brake lines for my G35 and Amazon has StopTech parts available. They rear line are only $23 while the fronts are almost $90. Yeah, the fronts look (??) longer, maybe even 2x the length, but that doesn't explain an over 3x price difference. Why the difference ? One thing could be demand, as in the fronts are more popular (supply and demand) but do people only do the fronts and not the rears ?
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I think the OP may be referring to brake lines, not brake pipes. The lines typically connect the pipe to the caliper in most descriptions.
I have seen things like that. It could be the cost of fittings or just how often they sell versus others. The StopTech ones are good, I think that is what I have on the '14 Mustang. The 95 has Maximum Motorsports ones, never paid attention to the price. Add some Speed Bleeders to make servicing even easier.
The original lines should still be OK if the car is less than 20 yrs old If the fronts are longer and have more bends? Except for exhaust, I don't believe stainless should be used on a vehicle . It is too brittle I have never used the nickel /copper tubing. It is probably very nice to hand form lines. I've gotten pretty good with regular old 3/16 steel tubing over the yrs.If you're renewing lines on a 20yr old car.,.Do you expect to have the car for over 20 yrs? Have you priced dealer parts?
Here in the rust belt we used to get the coated ones that stand up just fine in un-rusproofed vehicles for about 10 years after replacement. But if you want to extend the life you can get Expoy Spray paint and just coat them before installation. Just wipe them down with Acetone first. I did this on standard economy brakes lines for my Neon and sprayed them with Epoxy spray paint and they lasted until the vehicle was scrapped well after 10 years later. Never rusted either. (Never Rust proof sprayed that car)
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If the fronts are DOT approved.....That's most likely the reason for the cost. Rarely have I seen SS braided hoses be DOT.
I worked at a Hot Rod/Performance shop for 15 years.......I wouldn't run SS braided hoses on ANYTHING I own! The slight improvement in pedal feel isn't worth it.
I worked at a Hot Rod/Performance shop for 15 years.......I wouldn't run SS braided hoses on ANYTHING I own! The slight improvement in pedal feel isn't worth it.
Originally Posted by clinebarger
If the fronts are DOT approved.....That's most likely the reason for the cost. Rarely have I seen SS braided hoses be DOT.
Now that you mention this, I've heard this reasoning before. StopTech does say they are "DOT compliant". Being compliant means self-testing to meet given requirements, yeah ? To be "approved", to me that means the DOT (or an agency they authorize) has to test each part and pass it or fail it. Do they test 1 part, 10 parts, or ALL parts ? Not very practical. Automobile tires have to meet certain requirements of the DOT too and I'll bet they're considered "compliant", not "approved".
If the fronts are DOT approved.....That's most likely the reason for the cost. Rarely have I seen SS braided hoses be DOT.
Now that you mention this, I've heard this reasoning before. StopTech does say they are "DOT compliant". Being compliant means self-testing to meet given requirements, yeah ? To be "approved", to me that means the DOT (or an agency they authorize) has to test each part and pass it or fail it. Do they test 1 part, 10 parts, or ALL parts ? Not very practical. Automobile tires have to meet certain requirements of the DOT too and I'll bet they're considered "compliant", not "approved".
Originally Posted by GON
I think the OP may be referring to brake lines, not brake pipes. The lines typically connect the pipe to the caliper in most descriptions.
Yes. Multiple sources refer to them as "brake lines", including the StopTech parts I'm looking at, so that's why I used that term too. The same company does refer to your standard rubber parts as "hydraulic hoses".
I think the OP may be referring to brake lines, not brake pipes. The lines typically connect the pipe to the caliper in most descriptions.
Yes. Multiple sources refer to them as "brake lines", including the StopTech parts I'm looking at, so that's why I used that term too. The same company does refer to your standard rubber parts as "hydraulic hoses".
Just for the record, since some of you are not getting on what the OP is talking about. I assume the OP is talking about the flexible Teflon inner hose with stainless braided outer cover flexible hydraulic hose that comes from the body of the car and then gets attached to the caliper.
Originally Posted by clinebarger
If the fronts are DOT approved.....That's most likely the reason for the cost. Rarely have I seen SS braided hoses be DOT.
I worked at a Hot Rod/Performance shop for 15 years.......I wouldn't run SS braided hoses on ANYTHING I own! The slight improvement in pedal feel isn't worth it.
Why so? Except for the cost, SS would seem to be a good idea.
If the fronts are DOT approved.....That's most likely the reason for the cost. Rarely have I seen SS braided hoses be DOT.
I worked at a Hot Rod/Performance shop for 15 years.......I wouldn't run SS braided hoses on ANYTHING I own! The slight improvement in pedal feel isn't worth it.
Why so? Except for the cost, SS would seem to be a good idea.
Originally Posted by Donald
Originally Posted by clinebarger
If the fronts are DOT approved.....That's most likely the reason for the cost. Rarely have I seen SS braided hoses be DOT.
I worked at a Hot Rod/Performance shop for 15 years.......I wouldn't run SS braided hoses on ANYTHING I own! The slight improvement in pedal feel isn't worth it.
Why so? Except for the cost, SS would seem to be a good idea.
I have seen several fatigue at or near the crimp & either blow out or leak severely......Some of those being highly respected brand names such as Aeroquip/Eaton, Earl's, Goodridge & Russell. All on the front of the vehicle......And appeared to be routed correctly.
It's not that OE manufacturers don't use SS braided lines......It's quite common on branch lines coming off ABS units; But the lines don't have articulate on multiple axis' like front brake hoses.
A thick rubber jacket over the hoses would probably all but eliminate the issues I've seen, But they would then look stock......I'll let you fill in the blank here as I have a tendency to rile folks up when it comes to speed equipment!!
Originally Posted by clinebarger
If the fronts are DOT approved.....That's most likely the reason for the cost. Rarely have I seen SS braided hoses be DOT.
I worked at a Hot Rod/Performance shop for 15 years.......I wouldn't run SS braided hoses on ANYTHING I own! The slight improvement in pedal feel isn't worth it.
Why so? Except for the cost, SS would seem to be a good idea.
I have seen several fatigue at or near the crimp & either blow out or leak severely......Some of those being highly respected brand names such as Aeroquip/Eaton, Earl's, Goodridge & Russell. All on the front of the vehicle......And appeared to be routed correctly.
It's not that OE manufacturers don't use SS braided lines......It's quite common on branch lines coming off ABS units; But the lines don't have articulate on multiple axis' like front brake hoses.
A thick rubber jacket over the hoses would probably all but eliminate the issues I've seen, But they would then look stock......I'll let you fill in the blank here as I have a tendency to rile folks up when it comes to speed equipment!!
Have you looked at linestogo brake lines? I wonder about SS lines, and how they interact with the metals around them. https://www.linestogo.com
Originally Posted by LeakySeals
Have you looked at linestogo brake lines? I wonder about SS lines, and how they interact with the metals around them. https://www.linestogo.com
Nope, well now I did.... Pretty bare selection and their "brake lines" are not the type of "brake lines" I'm looking at.
Have you looked at linestogo brake lines? I wonder about SS lines, and how they interact with the metals around them. https://www.linestogo.com
Nope, well now I did.... Pretty bare selection and their "brake lines" are not the type of "brake lines" I'm looking at.
2 days and 14 posts in and still no idea which the OP wants.
I just ordered "01466-S3V-A00 Hose Set, Rear Brake $30.81 1 $30.81" for my Honda. Hoses.
I replaced the rusty steel lines on my Dakota with NiCopp brake lines. Lines.
So which is it?
I just ordered "01466-S3V-A00 Hose Set, Rear Brake $30.81 1 $30.81" for my Honda. Hoses.
I replaced the rusty steel lines on my Dakota with NiCopp brake lines. Lines.
So which is it?
Originally Posted by clinebarger
A thick rubber jacket over the hoses would probably all but eliminate the issues I've seen, But they would then look stock......I'll let you fill in the blank here as I have a tendency to rile folks up when it comes to speed equipment!!
"Because... race car" lol
A thick rubber jacket over the hoses would probably all but eliminate the issues I've seen, But they would then look stock......I'll let you fill in the blank here as I have a tendency to rile folks up when it comes to speed equipment!!
"Because... race car" lol
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