brake lines (caution)

[TM]

Jan,
One thing that several people have advised me on is to make sure that
you get _longer_ SS lines as compared to the OEM rubber lines- as the
SS lines do not flex as much, you need the extra length to prevent
unnecessary flexing.

This is something I will definitely make sure of when I order my lines
shortly- DOT lines differ in their crimping, which I also have been told
makes the line weaker than the non-DOT lines. I will see if I can get
the lines in a fully sheathed configuration- that will prevent any such
problems with grit abrading the lines.

Taka


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Subject: Re: brake lines (caution)


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I'm not sure what DOT actually does to approve a brake line but I would
think twice before installing non approved lines (like I did) on my 91
2CTQ.  I believe I bought mine from GPR and I had a choice of DOT or non
DOT.  The standard warning that braided lines shouldn't be installed on
street cars because they are designed for race which receive frequent
inspections, was not a concern to me because like most of us, our cars
receive a lot of attention.  My lines have been on the car for about
50-60K and last week while resetting my Konis for the winter, I found
the RR hose was ready to break where it attaches to the line on the
frame.  The damage is obvious and I parked the car until my new OEM
style line arrive.  I'm not sure this is a hose problem or an Audi
problem - if I remember correctly, I replaced the original lines because
they were also cracking where they attached to the steel lines.  Anyone
else? Jan Lahtonen