Braided brake lines

[03 COBRA SB]

For those who have installed front (mm) braided brake lines, what has been the pro's and con's if any.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Pros - Better brake feel.

Cons - $120 from your wallet.

Get the $120 Russell kit that includes all 4 lines.

 

[HASFANGS]

Pros - Better brake feel.

Cons - $120 from your wallet.

Get the $120 Russell kit that includes all 4 lines.

+1, love them.

 

[saleen09]

Have them as well. MUCH better pedal feel and overall performance.

No brainer mod. Go with a set of Hawk HPS pads at the same time and have a very nice brake upgrade.

Get them from DAgostino Racing. Great guys to deal with an upbeatable pricing on them.

http://dagostinoracing.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2678_122_1414_15894

 

[Kevin the Clean 1]

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[ShelbyGuy]

These are parts that should be "Lifed." Given that they're shielded by the braided stainless, you cannot inspect them for bulges or weak spots on the hose, or cracks near the hose end.

Because of this, you should run them for no more than 3 years at a stretch.

 

[black 10th vert]

These are parts that should be "Lifed." Given that they're shielded by the braided stainless, you cannot inspect them for bulges or weak spots on the hose, or cracks near the hose end.

Because of this, you should run them for no more than 3 years at a stretch.

Are the teflon lined stainless jackets weaker than the rubber OEM ones? the reason I ask, is that most people NEVER replace the OEM rubber lines for the life of the car - unless they do crack, or otherwise leak. I understand what you're saying about not being able to inspect them as readily, but aren't they more durable to begin with because of superior materials? Not trying to pick apart your post, just trying to understand if there is something you know of these (reliability wise) that I haven't read about.

 

[03 COBRA SB]

This is why i ask the question, a good friend of mine who owns a repair shop told me that he has had several customers over the past few years that upgrade to braided lines but had several problems with them, mostly caliper lock up because of kinks or blockage of the small diameter of the hoses that can not be seen. Granted they were not Cobra's but still a problem that has come up.

These are parts that should be "Lifed." Given that they're shielded by the braided stainless, you cannot inspect them for bulges or weak spots on the hose, or cracks near the hose end.

Because of this, you should run them for no more than 3 years at a stretch.

 

[Kevin the Clean 1]

These are parts that should be "Lifed." Given that they're shielded by the braided stainless, you cannot inspect them for bulges or weak spots on the hose, or cracks near the hose end.

Because of this, you should run them for no more than 3 years at a stretch.

What you said makes a lot of sense. I was always wondering why a part that is suppose to be much stronger & better then the OEm rubber was not recommended by my installer. Now I can kinda see why. :beer:

 

[ShelbyGuy]

Are the teflon lined stainless jackets weaker than the rubber OEM ones? the reason I ask, is that most people NEVER replace the OEM rubber lines for the life of the car - unless they do crack, or otherwise leak. I understand what you're saying about not being able to inspect them as readily, but aren't they more durable to begin with because of superior materials? Not trying to pick apart your post, just trying to understand if there is something you know of these (reliability wise) that I haven't read about.

no, nothing that I know of. but as you point out, rubber lines do crack and split and blister so they require periodic inspection too.

wasn't there a recall for the '96 or '97 cobra ford front brake hoses? stock brake hoses on those cars wont pass tech at the racetracks I frequent.

 

[ShelbyGuy]

This is why i ask the question, a good friend of mine who owns a repair shop told me that he has had several customers over the past few years that upgrade to braided lines but had several problems with them, mostly caliper lock up because of kinks or blockage of the small diameter of the hoses that can not be seen. Granted they were not Cobra's but still a problem that has come up.

that's an install error.