Stainless braided brake lines

[electricswancrz]

Hey everyone, I was talking to a company who makes custom brake hoses out of a stainless braided teflon. It doesn't flex near as much as the stock rubber ones resulting in a much firmer brake pedal. If I use my car as a prototype for him, he said the more we order, the cheaper they are. Normal going price for one is about $35 and I believe there is 4 on the car. He has a bunch of colors as well...Black, clear, yellow, red, blue, neon green, etc. I could probably get him down to around $100 for all 4 with a multiple order... Whatcha think?

[KamiSpeed]

Originally Posted by electricswancrz

Hey everyone, I was talking to a company who makes custom brake hoses out of a stainless braided teflon. It doesn't flex near as much as the stock rubber ones resulting in a much firmer brake pedal. If I use my car as a prototype for him, he said the more we order, the cheaper they are. Normal going price for one is about $35 and I believe there is 4 on the car. He has a bunch of colors as well...Black, clear, yellow, red, blue, neon green, etc. I could probably get him down to around $100 for all 4 with a multiple order... Whatcha think?

goodridge makes a set of brake lines (https://www.kamispeed.com/ProductDet...Code=GDR.20115) and they have proven tech. If you can get a set for $100 and comparable quality I think you have a good deal going

[hotboxn]

KamiSpeed, want to offer me a set of BF's for $100?

[716atHeart]

Always been curious about these. Never actually installed them on any of my cars.

How noticable of a difference do they make?

[Koala Yummies]

Originally Posted by 716atHeart

Always been curious about these. Never actually installed them on any of my cars.

How noticable of a difference do they make?

It's a slight difference. As someone who has tracked their cars on racetracks across the country for nearly a decade, I can say personally that they're not necessary. I have used them in the past, but there are drawbacks. For the past several years I returned to normal OEM rubber brake lines for track use, and haven't noticed a single drawback after returning.

First off, all brake lines, stainless steel or OEM rubber, are replacement items. They will all need to be replaced over time. The interesting thing is the stainless steel lines usually require replacement before OEM rubber brake lines would.

There are other drawbacks as well. You'll find the highest quality stainless steel brake lines have an external (often clear) rubber outside cover. This is to prevent sand and small bits of dirt and gravel from coming in contact with the line. Pieces of debris can work their way in-between the stainless-steel weave and wear down the inner rubber hose which holds the pressure. The stainless steel line is just a rubber hose brake line with a stainless steel weave around it. The good lines have another cover on over the stainless steel weave.

The change in pedal feel is slight. And there are other horror stories with the ends of the hose separating from the connectors and whatnot. In addition to this you'll also need to perform a full brake bleed for the install, and ensure that no air leaks back to the master cylinder, or you'll have to bench-bleed it. What you're getting is a slight change in pedal feel, and a more frequent inspection/replacement schedule for your brake lines.

In my opinion, you're best off getting some good brake fluid (I use Motul RBF600), some good brake pads (Hawk, Carbotech, Cobalt Friction) and good tires if you want to improve braking performance. You could also pair it with a Spoon Twinblock or other aftermarket caliper, as they help with heat dissipation and pedal modulation.

[KamiSpeed]

Originally Posted by hotboxn

KamiSpeed, want to offer me a set of BF's for $100?

the brake lines? haha I can't do $100 thats less than my cost

[varg]

Well you may as well go all out if you first want the good stuff. These are cheaper even!
Cross Drilled Brake Lines - $69.95 : KaleCoAuto, Hard to find automotive items!

[hotboxn]

Originally Posted by KamiSpeed

the brake lines? haha I can't do $100 thats less than my cost

I figured that would be the case, no worries bud. When it comes time to do my brakes, ill def give you a call.

[716atHeart]

^ Thanks Yummies

Well said

[KamiSpeed]

Originally Posted by varg

Well you may as well go all out if you first want the good stuff. These are cheaper even!
Cross Drilled Brake Lines - $69.95 : KaleCoAuto, Hard to find automotive items!

haha those seem to be generic and would probably require additional parts for installation

Originally Posted by hotboxn

I figured that would be the case, no worries bud. When it comes time to do my brakes, ill def give you a call.

haha sounds good, anywho sorry OP for the hijack... anyways I think if you can get a sample of the guys work you should post it up and make the plan a little more concrete