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any thoughts on using steel brake lines? 900 1994

posted by  paddling brick on  Wed Oct 27 13:56 CST 2004
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I was looking through IPD's catalog and thought, if their claim is true, this would be a decent way to firm up brake pedal feel much like my recently sold 240. Brake response on that car was outstanding; probably the best on any car I have ever had.








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    any thoughts on using steel brake lines? 900 1994

    posted by  tvpierce on  Thu Oct 28 03:40 CST 2004
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    I'll be replacing the brake lines on my 945T soon. (the originals are starting to show cracking from age) I'll be replacing them with stainless steel lines. Not for a performance advantage, but because they will be more durable/will last longer. I want these to be the last set of lines I install on this car!

    Jeff Pierce
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    '93 945 Turbo ( one kickass family car ! ), '92 Mercedes 190E (my daily driver), '53 Willys-Overland Pickup (my snow-plow truck/conversation piece -- sold to a loving home), '85 Jeep CJ-7 w/ Fisher plow








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      any thoughts on using steel brake lines? 900 1994

      posted by  masupra on  Thu Oct 28 08:17 CST 2004
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      If you are not into performance, steel brake lines are actually not a good choice. The braided stainless steel surface tend to trap dirt, water, salt in and speeds up the deterioration of the brake line inside. Also, with a braided steel cover, it's hard to check cracks or other defects to the brake line inside.








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        any thoughts on using steel brake lines? 900 1994

        posted by  tvpierce on  Thu Oct 28 11:24 CST 2004
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        It's my understanding that the Teflon used for the lines doesn't dry out like rubber. Granted, I've never owned a car with SS braided lines... so I'm open to more informed opinions.

        Jeff Pierce
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        '93 945 Turbo ( one kickass family car ! ), '92 Mercedes 190E (my daily driver), '53 Willys-Overland Pickup (my snow-plow truck/conversation piece -- sold to a loving home), '85 Jeep CJ-7 w/ Fisher plow







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