[s-cars] Brake Lines, Rubber not Stainless Steel

[Sean Douglas]

Tony:

Doesn't the OEM rubber hoses have a layer of braided metal inside?

Sean


> -----Original Message-----
> From: tony.curran at sympatico.ca [mailto:tony.curran at sympatico.ca] 
> Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2004 5:10 AM
> To: Sean Douglas; s-car-list at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Brake Lines, Rubber not Stainless Steel
> 
> 
> Sean,
> 
> Go with the SS. Rubber will be fine when new but as it ages 
> will soften. Under high brake pressure, bulges may occur and 
> ruduce braking effectiveness. SS lines won't do that. Changed 
> mine a couple of years ago and they've been fine. Just do an 
> inspection 2-3 times a year when changing tires or underneath 
> for anyone of a myriad of reasons.
> 
> Tony
> 96 S6
> 
> > 
> > From: "Sean Douglas" <quattro20v at telus.net>
> > Date: 2004/12/16 Thu AM 12:46:48 EST
> > To: <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> > Subject: [s-cars] Brake Lines, Rubber not Stainless Steel
> > 
> > I'm piecing together the parts required for Porsche 993tt 
> brakes (aka 
> > big reds) and was wondering if anyone knows of a source for rubber 
> > brake lines. Is there a Porsche/Audi OEM one that will work 
> with the 
> > 993tt calipers?
> > 
> > I'm not really into the SS thing and prefer something that 
> requires no 
> > maintenance or inspection on my part. I do not track the car, just 
> > spirited street driving.
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > 
> > Sean Douglas
> > 1997 Audi S6//RS2-spec
> > 1990 Audi 90 quattro 20v
> > 
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