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09-01-2013, 11:21 PM

98hc4mula

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Can anyone comment on making the front brake lines with stainless steel braided hoses? I dont want to use hard lines for th3 front. Are they safe for a weekend warrior.
Has anyone done this or is it nor recommended.

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09-02-2013, 01:49 AM

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I wouldn't do it. It'll make the brakes spongy. Use as little braided hose as possible. Why don't you wanna do hard line?

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09-02-2013, 09:50 AM

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I want to use an fittings because I have had to take the engine out a few times and hard kine fittings are so soft they dont seal right after a few times.
Also bc its easier to put together for me.

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09-02-2013, 10:15 AM

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reroute the lines ..i can take my k member out without breaking the lines ..same on the rear end lines they run across the chassis not the rear end ...just got to remove and hang the calipers ...

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09-03-2013, 12:11 AM

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You can use an fittings on hard line. Just need to a 37 degree flare tool. Reroute the line out of the way. You should not have to break the brake line to remove the motor...

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