Benefits of Braided Brake Lines?
11-20-2003, 10:01 AM
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Benefits of Braided Brake Lines?
Hi fellas,
Im now in the process of updating my brakes. Intended target is for street use, and 'spirited country driving'
I have decided to stick with the OEM Brake Calipers as I feel they are pretty good already. I do have however, 6-slot brake rotors (front+rear) on the ship.
I am also going to get some project mu brake pads (0-800deg. front + rear) as well.
One area im not so sure about is concerning Braided Brake Lines. Will there be any benefits to having these? The traditional view of them is that they will improve brake feel, removing any soggy pedal feel. Anyone has experience or insight about braided brake lines please share them.
thanks in advance.
Im now in the process of updating my brakes. Intended target is for street use, and 'spirited country driving'
I have decided to stick with the OEM Brake Calipers as I feel they are pretty good already. I do have however, 6-slot brake rotors (front+rear) on the ship.
I am also going to get some project mu brake pads (0-800deg. front + rear) as well.
One area im not so sure about is concerning Braided Brake Lines. Will there be any benefits to having these? The traditional view of them is that they will improve brake feel, removing any soggy pedal feel. Anyone has experience or insight about braided brake lines please share them.
thanks in advance.
11-20-2003, 10:43 AM
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The S2000 lines are pretty firm.. the braided lines have a very slight difference in feel with heavy braking. I have some but IMO it is not worth the time and money to change.. especially for street tires and usage.
11-20-2003, 12:48 PM
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One possible issue that I've heard before is to make sure that if you go with steel braided lines is to make sure they have a jacket that goes over the braiding on the outside. The idea is to get dirty out of the braiding because over time, the dirty will work its way under the braiding and start chafing the rubber hosing underneath.
11-20-2003, 04:30 PM
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Braided l;ines do protect against swell, but mostly they are used in racing because there is lots of debris on a race course, and it could sever a rubber line.
Many braided lines just have the same rubber inside. There are some really well-made ones out there, that use PTFE (Teflon) based hose with fiber and metal braids.
Many braided lines just have the same rubber inside. There are some really well-made ones out there, that use PTFE (Teflon) based hose with fiber and metal braids.
11-20-2003, 05:05 PM
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Originally posted by Road Rage
Many braided lines just have the same rubber inside. There are some really well-made ones out there, that use PTFE (Teflon) based hose with fiber and metal braids.
Many braided lines just have the same rubber inside. There are some really well-made ones out there, that use PTFE (Teflon) based hose with fiber and metal braids.
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11-20-2003, 11:35 PM
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over time, and I mean many miles and time, the stock rubber lines lose their rigidity and stiffness. Hence a time to get new lines. Otherwise, I wouldn't worry too much about replacing them.
11-21-2003, 06:21 AM
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over time, and I mean many miles and time, the stock rubber lines lose their rigidity and stiffness. Hence a time to get new lines. Otherwise, I wouldn't worry too much about replacing them.
over time, and I mean many miles and time, the stock rubber lines lose their rigidity and stiffness. Hence a time to get new lines. Otherwise, I wouldn't worry too much about replacing them.