Stainless Braided Brake Lines [Archive] - Chevelle Tech

: Stainless Braided Brake Lines


rick
Jan 28th, 09, 2:11 PM
YEA :yes: or NAY :noway: ??? For a street car? I've read both pros & cons.

PRO - Rubber hoses expand with pressure and Stainless don't. But how much pressure does a stock disc brake M/C produce?? Is it enough to matter on a street car?

CON - Stainless lines do not bend or flex as well as rubber. Does it matter? Also read that they put more stress on the fitting because they don't flex.

:hurray: Any thoughts? :hurray:

70SS540
Jan 28th, 09, 6:18 PM
The braided stainless lines on my Chevelle seem to flex as much as needed to turn the wheels all the way both directions. No problems after 3 seasons mostly street.

BillsCamino
Jan 28th, 09, 6:47 PM
The three stainless braided flex brake hoses on my '70 have been on the car for years...never any issues.
I trust them more than the OEM style, stock rubber ones. :yes:
IIRC, they are the Russell Street Legal Brake Line Kit.

BillsCamino
Jan 28th, 09, 6:51 PM
double post

rick
Jan 29th, 09, 11:48 PM
Thanks for the info. Ordered stainless from inlinetube today.

beastoakland
Jan 30th, 09, 5:46 PM
updates when ready