SS brakes lines

-Higher bursting point - pressure rating.
-Stainless exterior braids to help prevent cracking or other damage to the inner hose.
-Better brake feel due to less hose expansion.
 
In some cars, especially ones that have had years of expansion, the OEM rubber lines can get stretchy. They'll expand a bit more when pressurized than they normally would when brand new. This exhausted rubber causes a slightly less grabby-feel to the brakes since the brake pressure immediately pushes outward on the lines instead of being applied to the brake pad.

When the rubber lines are expanded as far as they'll stretch, the pressure is then directed to the brake pad. Stainless steel braided hose is re-enforced to prevent the expansion rubber hoses eventually lead to.

That's their purpose.

Oh and they're stronger/less likely to tear, rip or burst like Jeff said.
 
dangerous

SS lines need to be replaced more often than OE lines. There are stories where the ss lines popped off the caliper in extreme braking situations. The non flex of the lines built too much pressure at the caliper connection, and just popped off when slammed on the brakes!

Here is his complete story and opinion on SS lines:

http://www.nsxprime.com/wiki/Brake_Lines
 
there are a lot of different opinions out there, that is one of them...

if the lines are correct, they won't be pulled out of there connection, there should always be more than enough slack...

rubber brake lines are crimped just like ss lines, so yeah, aeroquipt fit racing lines will be stronger, but ss lines should be no weaker than oe rubber...

one benifit ss lines have over rubber is, the teflon does not deteriorate with age or brake fluid exposure, where rubber does.... most common problem with rubber lines is they deteriorate from the inside, they eventually swell up inside & restrict the fluid orifice... this can cause sticky calipers, delayed braking on one whel, uneven braking etc.. teflon ss lines don't have this issue, so really, even though that wiki says differently, the ss lines should last longer than the stock rubber lines....

I would be very leary about buying budget lines, I'd def stick with a well known company that has many thousands of these in service for many years, any issues stoptech may have had are sure to have been discovered & corrected by now, I'd hate to be in the first few batches of some small manufacturers run & then wind up with issues, brake lines are not something to cheap out on....
 
puhahacj said:
SS lines need to be replaced more often than OE lines. There are stories where the ss lines popped off the caliper in extreme braking situations. The non flex of the lines built too much pressure at the caliper connection, and just popped off when slammed on the brakes!

Here is his complete story and opinion on SS lines:

http://www.nsxprime.com/wiki/Brake_Lines
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turbocad6 said:
there are a lot of different opinions out there, that is one of them...

if the lines are correct, they won't be pulled out of there connection, there should always be more than enough slack...

rubber brake lines are crimped just like ss lines, so yeah, aeroquipt fit racing lines will be stronger, but ss lines should be no weaker than oe rubber...

one benifit ss lines have over rubber is, the teflon does not deteriorate with age or brake fluid exposure, where rubber does.... most common problem with rubber lines is they deteriorate from the inside, they eventually swell up inside & restrict the fluid orifice... this can cause sticky calipers, delayed braking on one whel, uneven braking etc.. teflon ss lines don't have this issue, so really, even though that wiki says differently, the ss lines should last longer than the stock rubber lines....

I would be very leary about buying budget lines, I'd def stick with a well known company that has many thousands of these in service for many years, any issues stoptech may have had are sure to have been discovered & corrected by now, I'd hate to be in the first few batches of some small manufacturers run & then wind up with issues, brake lines are not something to cheap out on....
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Great info guys. I guess if you are gonna get the SS brake lines then get the best, if not stay with OEM. Kinda of a good idea to put a plastic sleeve over the OEMs.
 
Ok so i bought some stoptech SS brake lines that im going to replace very soon. When i took it to the mechanic he said that changing the brake lines on an FX is not good because it will mess with the sensors and stuff. So im looking to see what people have to say about their experience after changing their SS brake lines. Is the mechanic just confused or does he have a point?
 
i've used SS brake lines in 4 of my cars and haven't had a single problem including the FX which i recently upgraded to the akebono kit. i don't track the car or anything, just like the solid feel SS brake lines give. good choice with the stoptech. don't want to cheap out on something like your brakes!
 
35ROK said:
i've used SS brake lines in 4 of my cars and haven't had a single problem including the FX which i recently upgraded to the akebono kit. i don't track the car or anything, just like the solid feel SS brake lines give. good choice with the stoptech. don't want to cheap out on something like your brakes!
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well that makes me feel better knowing u have used SS brake lines on the FX
 
Same here - no problems. The stainless steel brake lines came in a kit made for the FX and attach just like OEM. Same routing, same mounting brackets.

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yeah, what would even make the mechanic think that? my guess is he doesn't have a clue... I've seen some who insist that you should turn the ac & the radio off before you shut your car off so it doesn't kill the battery too :rofl:
 
turbocad6 said:
yeah, what would even make the mechanic think that? my guess is he doesn't have a clue... I've seen some who insist that you should turn the ac & the radio off before you shut your car off so it doesn't kill the battery too :rofl:
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hes prob old school just like the old docs who don't believe in the new medical advances.
 
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