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> replacement brake lines, pelican says conflicting stuff ??
jimkelly
post Jan 8 2007, 06:38 AM
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pelican says at this link...

http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopca..._pg3.htm#item12

"Old, worn out original brake lines are not only bad for performance, but are outright dangerous. Replace your worn out factory original lines with high quality replacement lines. Or for better durability and increased stiffness of braking, replace your original lines with stainless steel braided ones. These lines will not expand when pressure is applied because of the outer stainless steel sheath."

but at this link they say...
http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/9...MW_calipers.htm

WARNING: Stainless lines are for "off-road use only" (i.e. for racing), and there have been instances the stainless steel braid can wear through the Teflon lining, some with catastrophic results (i.e. deaths).
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The difference between DOT approved and not approved is the manufacturer went through the process of having the lines DOT approved. This, in reality, means if you run NON-DOT and have an accident, the insurance company can bail out on paying you because NON-DOT is obviously sub-standard (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) .
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jimkelly   replacement brake lines   Jan 8 2007, 06:38 AM
mikez   Captain Krusty says you will die if you use that s...   Jan 8 2007, 06:55 AM
PinetreePorsche   Captain Krusty says you will die if you use that ...   Jan 8 2007, 08:10 AM
gopack   I think the idea I have heard here is that the non...   Jan 8 2007, 07:04 AM
Mueller   I just went with brand new rubber lines from Eric ...   Jan 8 2007, 07:12 AM
jimkelly   I think this is good advice - thks - jim and chea...   Jan 8 2007, 09:24 AM
SLITS   The difference between DOT approved and not approv...   Jan 8 2007, 08:05 AM
mikez   Try Earl's...   Jan 8 2007, 08:50 AM
ws91420   Found a set here Automotion   Jan 8 2007, 09:02 AM
sww914   The story I was told by a supplier many moons ago ...   Jan 8 2007, 10:02 AM
SLITS   The story I was told by a supplier many moons ago...   Jan 8 2007, 10:10 AM
bperry   The story I was told by a supplier many moons ago...   Jan 8 2007, 12:57 PM
sww914   [quote name='sww914' post='844813' date='Jan 8 20...   Jan 8 2007, 08:52 PM
andys   I believe GPR sells both DOT and Non-DOT approved....   Jan 8 2007, 10:30 AM
slothness   Holy crap, I just bought some awhile back! I h...   Jan 8 2007, 03:15 PM
iamchappy   I have have the non Dot ones fail on me....   Jan 8 2007, 03:45 PM
firstknight13   :( I have have the non Dot ones fail on me.... ...   Jan 8 2007, 10:03 PM
mikez   I have have the non Dot ones fail on me.... I ...   Jan 8 2007, 10:05 PM
markb   Our own hwgunner just got in some DOT ss lines. Ya...   Jan 8 2007, 04:12 PM
PORobinSCHE   i have used braided steel lines on my motorcycles ...   Jan 8 2007, 08:27 PM
Headrage   I have have the non Dot ones fail on me.... Hav...   Jan 8 2007, 08:32 PM
Lou W   I have have the non Dot ones fail on me.... I...   Jan 9 2007, 05:24 AM
iamchappy   Sorry, I have had a front SS line fail on me, squi...   Jan 9 2007, 07:33 AM
Trevorg7   I got my DOT approved set from High Performance Ho...   Jan 9 2007, 02:02 PM


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