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Trekkor
post Jun 17 2005, 08:34 PM
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braided brake lines, 8 speed bleeders and my Hoosiers. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/boldblue.gif)

Any advice on the brake line install. Seems pretty straight forward.

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post Jun 25 2005, 09:36 AM
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Yeah Joe, wouldn't that choke if I went out and destroyed my never-been-used Hoosier's? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/barf.gif)

I'll try and avoid that. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/lol2.gif)

Race pads have been on for some time now.
These were recommended. I figured " Why not"? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)

so far so good. Problem lies in the driver's seat.

To limit the wear on the new slicks, I'll be using the my Yok's as practice tires on the a.m. runs and any "fun runs".

I've gotten really fast at changing wheels. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif)

As to the line wear factor, these lines I'm using are Russell's street legal versions. They have clear sheathing over the ends that attach to the hose ends.

And they are D.O.T. approved.

I'm hoping the SS horror stories are from way back when, and not last week. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/unsure.gif)

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post Jun 25 2005, 10:31 AM
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I did a "driver training" thingy last year. Amongst the training was threshold braking from 60 mph....or so (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

It wasn't as revealing as the skid pad, but worthwhile nonetheless. It showed my braking to be OK which gives one more confidence in getting the car slowed without boogering up the tires.

The new tires have so much more braking capability
that I've had to try readjusting my butt to deal with em' and this is not an easy thing.....God has gotten further away (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)
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post Jun 25 2005, 12:12 PM
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QUOTE (ClayPerrine @ Jun 24 2005, 07:07 PM)
Now you have done it.... You got the Capt'n started on the stainless steel brake lines! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/poke.gif)


He bases his opinion on some 30+ years of experience with 914s. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pray.gif)

Just doan say RTV
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post Jun 25 2005, 12:17 PM
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QUOTE (trekkor @ Jun 25 2005, 07:36 AM)






I'm hoping the SS horror stories are from way back when, and not last week. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/unsure.gif)

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They're not, unless you consider last summer the distant past. The Cap'n
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post Jun 25 2005, 01:39 PM
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How old we're the SS lines that failed?

Thanks,

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post Jun 25 2005, 03:45 PM
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QUOTE (trekkor @ Jun 25 2005, 11:39 AM)
How old we're the SS lines that failed?

Thanks,

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I dunno about the ones I've personally witnessed, but the 2 or 3 instances reported on the Audi 20v list were recent installs, and the cars were on the track, I think. Ya know, get it ready for the track and go run the p*ss out of it .......... The Cap'n
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Trek, I wouldn't worry bout them Lines. I had SS braided lines on my 928 for 12 years. Never had a problem cept once the line got close to the sawybar end link. My fault didn't notice it when doing suspension work.

The damn line tried to saw right into the aluminum rod.
SOOOO If you did it right you won't have no problem. I always keep excellelnt maintenance on my cars So nothing gets totally out of hand.

Yea JP my last school we did the threshold braking thing.
Started at 4 cones in before hitting brakes. bumpy surface and some loose bits. by the time I was done I was going in seven cones and was WAY into 3rd gear.
I was just breaking loose, an able to let up get the wheel turning and hammer again just tilting the cone. Instructor nearly shit his pants. Stock calipers 17mm M/C just different pads. OH andthe SS lines that are shitty (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/flipa.gif)
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post Jun 25 2005, 05:17 PM
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QUOTE (trekkor @ Jun 24 2005, 06:51 PM)
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Seriously, if you'd done the same job with new (safer, and FAR longer lasting) OE style hoses you wouldn't be able to tell the difference.


Please don't take this as an insult.

What is that statement based on?
I've heard only good about the aftermarket SS lines.

Why would they fail before a rubber hose?

KT

Brad advised and put them on my V8 street car... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/blink.gif)
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post Jun 25 2005, 07:27 PM
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The Cap'n has pet peeves....more than most (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)

Lessee, there's SS brake lines, Pertronix, holes in the firewall (even with covers).....there must be more, but those are the only ones I know I've violated (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)
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QUOTE (J P Stein @ Jun 25 2005, 05:27 PM)
The Cap'n has pet peeves....more than most (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)

Lessee, there's SS brake lines, Pertronix, holes in the firewall (even with covers).....there must be more, but those are the only ones I know I've violated (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)

RTV. Stupid people. Walmart. The Cap'n
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post Jun 25 2005, 07:41 PM
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The differences is how the SS lines age and wear vs rubber. Rubber swells and you sticky calipers - slowly over time. SS, you can't see if there is a problem uder the sheathing, and when if fails it is big - vs. a stuck caliper. I guess it is safer that you are "stuck" at a stoplight vs. not being able to stop for it. If you are on to of your brake system all the time with good maintenance, it's all good, either way.
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post Jun 27 2005, 01:45 PM
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Brake report:

Ran an a/x this weekend.
The course had three very fast straights with three very short braking zones.

Most cars were getting into the 70-80 mph range.
Each braking zone was stained up with skid marks. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif)
My older Yokohama's were locking up easier than the new Hoosier's.

I think everyone without anti-lock braking was leaving rubber and smoke.

My brakes were *very* reliable. No problems to speak of.
I highly recommend .

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post Jun 27 2005, 01:50 PM
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QUOTE (Neo914 @ Jun 25 2005, 07:17 PM)

Brad advised and put them on my V8 street car... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/blink.gif)

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my god he's a murderer too...


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