[s-cars] SS brake line conversion

[Kurt Deschler]

Harold,
A small amount of twist is good in a stainless line to help it coil 
and prevent it from buckling when the suspension compresses. I would tend 
to doubt that a swivel would help much beyond initial placement.
 	-Kurt


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> Date: Sun, 6 May 2007 22:26:57 -0400
> From: "Harold McComas" <HaroldMcComas at comcast.net>
> Subject: [s-cars] SS brake line conversion
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> I did the Big Red conversion on my 96 S6 this weekend with my bro-in-law
> ('89 325is owner). I used the SS lines from Stoptech. My bro-in-law
> commented how it would have gone easier if one end was a swivel fitting like
> he has on his BMW.  We ran the rear lines and kept them mostly straight but
> when we installed the caliper, the rear lines have a slight "s" to them and
> was wondering is that typical of SS lines ( the  inflexibility part) or
> should I be thinking about another kit possibly? Best one to go with?
>
> I don't remember it being such a pain back when I had SS lines on my old '85
> GTI. But they were non DOT approved without the vinyl coating.
>
> Harold M
> Manchester, NH
> 96 S6