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

[Larry C Leung]

Just make sure that they are the coated SS lines (for bling,
the clear vinyl coated ones like ECS's for simplicity, there
are rubber coated braided SS lines), which minimizes the
risk of intrusion of the small particles that damage open
SS lines. Then inspect as Tony suggests. And, BTW, the
coated lines have a lesser risk of damaging other parts
of the car if they rub on them. 

LL - NY





> Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 8:10:25 -0500
> From: <tony.curran at sympatico.ca>
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Brake Lines, Rubber not Stainless Steel
> To: "Sean Douglas" <quattro20v at telus.net>, <s-car-list at audifans.com>
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> 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.