> From: James Blumenfeld <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: SS brake lines > > I've always suspected that the bad line was rubbing on > a strut which wore the outer and the the inner layer > away. > what do you think will be gained? Faster lap times- I > doubt it, reliability, you tell me.
with a good line and *proper* installation, reliability is just as good as a stock brake line, if not better. gains? firmer and more consistent brake feel. undoubtedly faster and more consistent lap times. ive had stainless lines, and i like them. i had plain braided lines, but if i got them again, i would probably get ones with the rubber coating over the braided lines. its a little more protection from whatever gets in there. my philosophy is that your brakes are what keep you from killing youreself, so you might as well spend the extra money to get the top of the line parts. is it worth replacing perfectly good stock lines on a car with SS ones? that just depends on what youre going to use the car for and how happy you are with the current brakes on your car. and note that sometimes all you need is a good brake bleed and some good pads and rotors. also note that SS brake lines are illegal in some classes. ben _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
