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| bob91403 |
 Oct 8 2004, 05:30 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 618 Joined: 15-September 04 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 2,763  |
I've got SS brake lines on my teener. I've read they are hazardous because the SS braiding could fray and puncture the brake lines. I know they offer an advantage because they do not expand as much as the straight rubber lines. Ever have one fail? Where are they the most likely to fail? How often should they be inspected or replaced? Thanks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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| URY914 |
Oct 8 2004, 06:06 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,304 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
I did have a front line fail on me years ago. It just blew out while I was pumpng it . Pedal went slowly to the floor. But it still maintained pressure on three wheels so it wasn't a big deal.
Like anything else, they need to be checked evey once and a while. Paul |
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| seanery |
Oct 8 2004, 06:54 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
the lines I got from GPR a couple weeks ago have a clear vinyl cover, similar to what I put on my Harley couple years ago.
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| ChrisFoley |
Oct 8 2004, 07:12 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,919 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None 
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The problem with braided SS lines is less from the braiding than from the teflon liner that breaks down from the lines flexing. They definitely don't last as long as OEM in street use, and visual inspections may not reveal a problem that exists inside. I always reommend OEM for street applications, especially on a car that is driven frequently.
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