Home  |  Forums  |  914 Info  |  Blogs
 
914World.com - The fastest growing online 914 community!
 
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way.
Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
 

Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

> replacement brake lines, pelican says conflicting stuff ??
jimkelly
post Jan 8 2007, 06:38 AM
Post #1


Delaware USA
****

Group: Members
Posts: 4,969
Joined: 5-August 04
From: Delaware, USA
Member No.: 2,460
Region Association: MidAtlantic Region



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).
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
 
Reply to this topicStart new topic
Replies
sww914
post Jan 8 2007, 10:02 AM
Post #2


Advanced Member
****

Group: Members
Posts: 2,439
Joined: 4-June 06
Member No.: 6,146
Region Association: None



The story I was told by a supplier many moons ago is that the lines are the same, but the DOT ones are more expensive because the manufacturer spent about $35,000.00 proving that they are safe and getting them certified by the DOT, so the cost is passed on. If you put stainless lines on your car, it will not stop any faster.
The pedal will feel harder, the lines will resist abrasion better, and they look really cool.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
bperry
post Jan 8 2007, 12:57 PM
Post #3


Lurker
**

Group: Members
Posts: 477
Joined: 16-February 04
From: Dallas, Tx
Member No.: 1,661



QUOTE(sww914 @ Jan 8 2007, 10:02 AM) *

The story I was told by a supplier many moons ago is that the lines are the same, but the DOT ones are more expensive because the manufacturer spent about $35,000.00 proving that they are safe and getting them certified by the DOT, so the cost is passed on. If you put stainless lines on your car, it will not stop any faster.
The pedal will feel harder, the lines will resist abrasion better, and they look really cool.


I actually have a set of both. I think they were made by
"Precise Lines". That is the name on the packaging.
Both were made by the same company and are packaged similarly.
The DOT ones do look different. The hose is bigger in diamter and
the crimping on the ends looks better made. The crimping just looks
better. See the attached photo.
The one with the yellow label are the DOT lines.
Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
sww914
post Jan 8 2007, 08:52 PM
Post #4


Advanced Member
****

Group: Members
Posts: 2,439
Joined: 4-June 06
Member No.: 6,146
Region Association: None



QUOTE(bperry @ Jan 8 2007, 10:57 AM) *

QUOTE(sww914 @ Jan 8 2007, 10:02 AM) *

The story I was told by a supplier many moons ago is that the lines are the same, but the DOT ones are more expensive because the manufacturer spent about $35,000.00 proving that they are safe and getting them certified by the DOT, so the cost is passed on. If you put stainless lines on your car, it will not stop any faster.
The pedal will feel harder, the lines will resist abrasion better, and they look really cool.


I actually have a set of both. I think they were made by
"Precise Lines". That is the name on the packaging.
Both were made by the same company and are packaged similarly.
The DOT ones do look different. The hose is bigger in diamter and
the crimping on the ends looks better made. The crimping just looks
better. See the attached photo.
The one with the yellow label are the DOT lines.
Attached Image

Thanks for the actual info, as opposed to the myth that I was propogating.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post

Posts in this topic
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


Reply to this topicStart new topic
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:

 



- Lo-Fi Version Time is now: 11th July 2025 - 06:59 AM