replacement brake lines, pelican says conflicting stuff ?? Options

[jimkelly]

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).

[sww914]

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.

[bperry]

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.

[sww914]

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.

Thanks for the actual info, as opposed to the myth that I was propogating.