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Where can I purchase Braided Brake Lines |
quadracerx |
Jul 31 2007, 10:07 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 426 Joined: 3-July 06 From: WA Member No.: 6,366 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Where can I buy new braided brake lines for both front and rear caliper to fitting?
Thanks... Steve |
BMartin914 |
Jul 31 2007, 10:20 PM
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The usual suspects...
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skline |
Jul 31 2007, 11:03 PM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
Not really, he just needs to change the title, he is looking for information on where to buy some, not if anyone has some to sell him.
Check Pelican or even Eric here in the vendors section. I think he sells them. |
DanT |
Jul 31 2007, 11:21 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
forget the braided lines and just buy some nice new factory rubber lines.
they are just fine for almost all applications. even cars used for AX and track duty... |
markb |
Jul 31 2007, 11:42 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
forget the braided lines and just buy some nice new factory rubber lines. they are just fine for almost all applications. even cars used for AX and track duty... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
SirAndy |
Jul 31 2007, 11:58 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,681 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
forget the braided lines and just buy some nice new factory rubber lines. they are just fine for almost all applications. even cars used for AX and track duty... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
McMark |
Aug 1 2007, 11:09 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
forget the braided lines and just buy some nice new factory rubber lines. they are just fine for almost all applications. even cars used for AX and track duty... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
G e o r g e |
Aug 1 2007, 11:28 AM
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Dr Group: Members Posts: 1,905 Joined: 20-September 05 From: Southern Cal Member No.: 4,832 Region Association: None |
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or if you still want braided contact Hwgunner on here. he sells them on eBay |
bbrown |
Aug 1 2007, 11:55 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 92 Joined: 23-December 04 From: ohio Member No.: 3,330 |
I have braided lines on my car but don't do it. Just my 2 pennies worth.
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jd74914 |
Aug 1 2007, 12:28 PM
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Its alive Group: Members Posts: 4,782 Joined: 16-February 04 From: CT Member No.: 1,659 Region Association: North East States |
Just remember that braided lines decay from the inside, so you can't really inspect them for problems. You will just have catastrophic failure when they go. Don't do it.
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Joe Ricard |
Aug 1 2007, 01:19 PM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
I have never not had braided lines on my braking systems. Both 914's and my 928 for 60,000 miles on each of them.
Racing and street. Yes maintenance is required and inspection is required. But I do that as regular practice. |
rfuerst911sc |
Aug 1 2007, 05:11 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,158 Joined: 4-May 06 From: Dahlonega , Georgia Member No.: 5,980 Region Association: South East States |
I'm curious on the negative feedback on the braided lines why is that? It wasn't mentioned but if you're buying DOT rated what is the issue? And don't most OEM rubber AND aftermarket braided break down from the inside? If so then how do you inspect either? I would think if you replace every 5 years or so with yearly fluid flush either would be acceptable?
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markb |
Aug 1 2007, 05:26 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
Rubber lines will crack and/or swell before they fail, giving you some kind of warning. Braided will not. When a braided line goes, it's total loss of pressure and immediate failure. Not a good thing.
DOT approved braided are fine if you check them on a very regular basis, but if it's on a street car, that kind of maintenance usually isn't regular enough. Plus, why so insistent on braided? Bling factor? Not a good enough reason, but that's only IMHO. |
Cap'n Krusty |
Aug 1 2007, 07:04 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
You're all waiting for me, right?
Failure mode for OE lines is usually internal swelling causing the brakes to stay applied on one or more wheels, and occurs mostly after 15-20 years of never changing the brake fluid. Occasionally, one will break at the crimp, but it's rare and usually related to installation error. Failure mode of SS braided teflon lines is utter, instant, and total loss of brakes. Furthermore, it's recommended they be inspected every few months (remember, you CANNOT see the actual pressure line under the braid, and the covering over the braid, in some cases), and changed every couple of years. The braid can (and often does) trap dirt and sand, which then eats up the teflon liner, or the SS gets damaged and cuts through the teflon like a Sawzall with a fresh blade. Sure, they run 'em on race cars. They're installed by guys who do it every season, sometimes more. They're checked before, during, and after every outing, and the cars run on racetracks, where there's a greatly reduced chance of becoming involved with dirt, sand, and general road debris. The fluid gets flushed after every race or practice session, giving further opportunity for visual and physical inspection. Most of us, and that includes those who compete in their cars, can't tell the difference in pedal feel between cars equally equipped, with the exception of the type of brake hoses. New OE type lines have the same pedal feel as new SS braided teflon lines. In most cases, OE type lines are cheaper, last for 10-20 years (and probably more if the fluid is flushed every 2 years as it's supposed to be), and provide safe, reliable braking. Even if the SS hoses were the same price, and required no adapter pieces, they'd cost you 10 times as much over that 20 years, and you'd have 10 times the labor, and the irritation of 4-6 careful inspections a year. But they're shiny! Well, sort of ........................ BTW, I've PERSONALLY seen 2 or 3 failures of SS lines, and 1 of OE type lines. The SS line cars represent less than .5% of my clientele, and there over a thousand cars on that list. I've also seen pictures from a guy on the quattro list from a brake line failure at a Quattro Club track day at Watkins Glen (or maybe Bridgehampton). Not pretty, and NOT cheap. If you have a brake failure related accident, and your insurance company finds out you have SS braided hoses, they may very well tell you "so long, and thanks for all the money ...........". That MAY even hold true for DOT approved SS lines, just because they can. Have a nice day, The Cap'n |
propricer |
Aug 1 2007, 07:22 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 365 Joined: 16-April 04 From: Morgan Hill, CA Member No.: 1,938 |
If, after all that discussion, you still want braided lines (???), I have a brand new DOT approved braided set still in the Troutman / Pelican package ( PN SS914D ).
Pelican gets $ 66.10+ship+tax I'll sell them for $50 including ( flat rate ) shipping. email ed.ducey@gmail.com |
rfuerst911sc |
Aug 1 2007, 07:30 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,158 Joined: 4-May 06 From: Dahlonega , Georgia Member No.: 5,980 Region Association: South East States |
Thanks for the education.
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Pat Garvey |
Aug 1 2007, 09:13 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
forget the braided lines and just buy some nice new factory rubber lines. they are just fine for almost all applications. even cars used for AX and track duty... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) even more than you guys! Pat |
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