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> Rubber or Stainless Brake Lines - Which One?
kbrunk1
post Aug 31 2012, 10:36 PM
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73 2.0L Stock brakes
17mm Master Cylinder

What are the pros and cons of rubber or stainless brake line hoses?

It seems there are two qualities of rubber at Pellican?

It seems the stainless are around the same price?

Anyone used the ebay stuff - cheap stuff?

Advice?
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Cap'n Krusty
post Sep 2 2012, 08:32 AM
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Stock: Lasts 20 years plus, much longer if the fluid is serviced (flushed) every 2 years. Primary failure mode is a gradual internal swelling causing brake drag.

SS braided Teflon: Recommended replacement interval is every 2 years. Primary failure mode is a sudden and total loss of braking.

You pick.

Synthetic brake fluid, other than silicone fluid is fine with both. No one in his/her right mind would use silicone brake fluid in a regularly driven street car.
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