Brake Line Question
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Ok Dan how do you know when the inner linings, either rubber or teflon, are going bad? The OEM Porsche part has a stated 6 year duty life at which point they must be replaced. For the record, exactly when do the ss lines need to be changed? As I said ss lines are great on a race car with regular teardowns and replacement. Thanks
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...ines-last.html
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...ines-last.html
OK, so your argument is based on a five year old thread that reffers to an event that happened two years prior (7+ years total)? I'd venture to guess the SS brake line manufactures have made some improvements over the years.
As Dan stated, not trying to start a fight, but this information is not correct. Stainless Steel brake lines are safe, so long as they are installed properly, just like most other modifications.
SS lines very rarely just GO for no reason and if inspected (yes, they can be inspected just like rubber lines) there should be no issues.
Mike
P.S,
I agree with you on Roll Bars in a street car. Unless of course you wear your helmet at all times, which can be kinda fun . . . .
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I had them installed on the TT.
Benefits (from googling
:
- Less Expansion
- No Heat Fade
- Reduce Pedal Travel
- Shorter Shopping Distance
- Increased Brake Efficiency
- Abrasion / Corrosion Resistant
Downsides are reports of the lines bursting and/or failing at the fittings. They should be DOT or TUV approved and fully stainless.
For a DD, I'd probably stick with OEM lines. But with as little as I'm driving this car and with the power it should be putting down, I wanted more stopping power with full realization that I would need to eventually change them out as I would a set of tires.
Benefits (from googling
:- Less Expansion
- No Heat Fade
- Reduce Pedal Travel
- Shorter Shopping Distance
- Increased Brake Efficiency
- Abrasion / Corrosion Resistant
Downsides are reports of the lines bursting and/or failing at the fittings. They should be DOT or TUV approved and fully stainless.
For a DD, I'd probably stick with OEM lines. But with as little as I'm driving this car and with the power it should be putting down, I wanted more stopping power with full realization that I would need to eventually change them out as I would a set of tires.
don't install it because 997 tt has ''pre-fill system'' which needs expansion.
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That's what I would call "back yard brakes", and the choice components and assembly of that system is very telling. Who knows how those lines were speced out, or if they were even being used in the application in which they were intended for.
Using a custom line like that for a "home brewed" brake system with OEM Porsche calipers, gawd knows who's discs and hats, is quite a bit different than using a Goodridge® brake line that was engineered, manufactured, and quality controlled for a specific application.
I know we are still talking about your own opinion, but sharing such a strong opinion based on bad information deserves to have a rebutal that can hopefully give people a better chance to make an even more eduated opinion. (not saying you're opinion is not educated, but it's obviously based on different experiences, and a different school of thought)
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Techart offers a brake line upgrade which should be TUV approved
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Just came across this thread as I was planning on commenting on the ss brake line "upgrade" that I did recently.
I bought the parts thru Suncoast and they are labelled as RSS parts. I was quite pleased with the change in pedal feel with these, although I realize that part of it may be due to the Motul higher grade brake fluid.
I'm not a track hound but I do go at least once a year. The stock brakes worked great at Mosport even with a fairly vigorous driving pattern. I doubt I would ever overwhelm the stock setup but I'd have to say that the improved pedal feel with the SS lines is worthwhile imho.
I bought the parts thru Suncoast and they are labelled as RSS parts. I was quite pleased with the change in pedal feel with these, although I realize that part of it may be due to the Motul higher grade brake fluid.
I'm not a track hound but I do go at least once a year. The stock brakes worked great at Mosport even with a fairly vigorous driving pattern. I doubt I would ever overwhelm the stock setup but I'd have to say that the improved pedal feel with the SS lines is worthwhile imho.
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