RE: Stainless Brake lines

From: Bernd D. Ratsch (bernd@texas.net)
Date: Tue Nov 30 1999 - 19:30:05 EST


The SS reinforced lines are there to give you he added protection in case
you happen to hit something across your brake lines. (You know...rocks,
trees, small furry animals, etc.) ;)

If I had to, I would change mine out...but so far i've got my sites on other
mods first.

$0.02

- Bernd

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: Stainless Brake lines

In a message dated 11/30/99 4:22:56 PM Mountain Standard Time,
macncheesemonster@hotmail.com writes:

> >True, but Rubber dry-rots, breaks when trying to stop 33's, and doesn't
> >come
> >in extended lengths.
>
> Rubber isnt perfect, but it sure beats SS. Dry rot doesnt sneak up on
you
> like a teflon hose that gets worn under the braiding... its alot safer
> unless you're ok with the idea of changing them out often.
> I know for a fact that it'll stop 33s without failing.
> And as for extended lengths, all it takes is a little research. Go
down
> to the LAPS and check out the books, they have the lengths and end types
all
>
> right there for ya. I did this on my Samurai and ended up with lines
about
> 6" longer all around. Cost me about 45 bucks total. Make sure to put a
> twist in em before you hook the second end up... This keeps the brakline
> from rubbing on the tire throught the suspenion cycle (usually).
>

Would it be possible to wrap rubber lines in SS? It seems like the SS is for
Abrasive Resetance, also, it would stop the hose from flexing... I dunno
how
big of a problem that really is, but I could see it being a problem.
                            Greg



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