Re: SS brake lines

[raf40@oes.amdahl.com (Richard Funnell)]

Glen,

>  Datapoint: I've been running SS/Teflon brake lines for
>  10+ years in my '73 Pontiac ex-race car, "converted"
>  back to "street" use. (installed an interior   :)
>  No problems encountered and
>  no maintenance (on the lines) either. Works great!
>  IMFO, SS/Teflon lines are total overkill for the street.
>  If they are so great would not the factory use them?
>
The fact that they're not DOT approved would prevent the factory from using
them.  It does make you wonder why they're not approved.  I like the idea
of improving the pedal feel, but I am leery about reliability.

Richard Funnell, OES
raf40@oes.amdahl.com
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