Steel braided bake lines
10-17-2006, 11:21 PM
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Steel braided bake lines Anyone out there replace all four of their flex lines with steel braided lines? I'm considering swapping mine out as they're looking a little ratty and I'm wondering if anyone noticed a difference in firmness or if it's all hype.
10-18-2006, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by mitchntx
If your factory lines are still in good shape, then a good flush will make the pedal just as firm as braided lines.
The fluid change that results from a brake line change is what firms up the pedal.
The fluid change that results from a brake line change is what firms up the pedal.
I'm with mitch... I changed mine when the fluid was fresh, No difference... remember, your stock lines are braided... just cut one open!
10-18-2006, 07:04 PM
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I'm also with mitch as well. The real problem with the firmness is mostly due to old brake fluid and/or air in the lines.
While it is true that there are "old school" rubber lines out there that really have "flex", the majority of the SS lines don't really measure much of a difference (with the exception of some really hard RR/PDX) from the standard OE lines (which are teflon braided). The real problem that is felt with older brake systems on the f-bodies is really the old fluid which is hygroscopic (ability to absorb moisture), thus becomes highly compressable (hence mostly the cause of a spongy pedal).
The addition of SS lines does nothing with wretched brake fluid.
While it is true that there are "old school" rubber lines out there that really have "flex", the majority of the SS lines don't really measure much of a difference (with the exception of some really hard RR/PDX) from the standard OE lines (which are teflon braided). The real problem that is felt with older brake systems on the f-bodies is really the old fluid which is hygroscopic (ability to absorb moisture), thus becomes highly compressable (hence mostly the cause of a spongy pedal).
The addition of SS lines does nothing with wretched brake fluid.