Stainless Braided Brake lines - real experiences

SaffronC70 · Oct 25th, 2005, 21:21

Guys

I can read all the marketing stuff I like !

I was just wondering what sort of real improvement people have noticed when installing these brake lines ?

Mine are approaching the 100k mile mark, so could do with changing/inspecting !

I've already switched to DOT 5.1 which did help with initial feel.

Thanks !

Chris
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IC · Oct 25th, 2005, 21:33

Hi Chris, I had front SSBLs fitted at the last service and there is definately a more positive pedal feel. I feel that it is worth changing especially if you are at the 100k mark and you are going to renew the brake fluid anyway. Bearing in mind that SSBLs are not very expensive it's worth it for peace of mind.

Al115 · Oct 25th, 2005, 22:19

Peace of mind - that's what I thought, until I found some Goodridge lines (on a Volvo) that had split!

Alastair
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IC · Oct 25th, 2005, 22:21

Goodness ;(

Simon Linton · Oct 26th, 2005, 08:06

Well my Goodridge lines have stayed in one piece and did give the more positive feel described elsewhere.

And of course, when you install the AP kit, you can sell your old SS lines...

sholtby · Oct 26th, 2005, 11:57

I didnt notice any improvement when I fitted ss lines and they are a real pain to fit as the old hoses seize solid to the rigid pipes. I'd recommend you just change the fluid for 5.1

Simon

big h · Oct 26th, 2005, 12:34

Hi Chris,

can't say that I noticed any difference since having the s/steel lines. As Simon mentioned they arer a real PIA to fit.

bobcat · Oct 26th, 2005, 12:54

>I didnt notice any improvement when I fitted ss lines and
>they are a real pain to fit as the old hoses seize solid to
>the rigid pipes. I'd recommend you just change the fluid for
>5.1
>
>Simon

ahem to that, it can turn out to be a right nightmare. especially if you have to learn from scratch regarding flaring etc.

i did my lines alone over 2 days.

pyaap · Oct 26th, 2005, 15:34

I did feel an improvement in brake pedal feel but on its own, you may find that you could still end up cooking the pads or discs, in which case the SS lines may not help much.

sholtby · Oct 26th, 2005, 16:39

Couldnt the improvement some people feel from fitting ss hoses be due to changing the brake fluid and possibly bleeding some air out the system?
I personally found it to be one of those jobs once started I wished I hadnt bothered doing. If you do decide to fit them expect to have to cut the rigid brake lines and reflare them and count yourself lucky if you dont.

Simon

Oct 25th, 2005, 21:21	#1
SaffronC70 aka Whitey Last Online: Sep 8th, 2008 00:34 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Walton-on-Thames, Surrey	Stainless Braided Brake lines - real experiences Guys I can read all the marketing stuff I like ! I was just wondering what sort of real improvement people have noticed when installing these brake lines ? Mine are approaching the 100k mile mark, so could do with changing/inspecting ! I've already switched to DOT 5.1 which did help with initial feel. Thanks ! Chris ________________________________________________ http://chriswhiteuk.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/ava.gif http://chriswhiteuk.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk

Oct 25th, 2005, 21:33	#2
IC S60R/V70R Last Online: Today 10:28 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brumbeldore View Photos By: IC	RE: Stainless Braided Brake lines - real experiences Hi Chris, I had front SSBLs fitted at the last service and there is definately a more positive pedal feel. I feel that it is worth changing especially if you are at the 100k mark and you are going to renew the brake fluid anyway. Bearing in mind that SSBLs are not very expensive it's worth it for peace of mind. __________________ 2003 S60R 2003 V70R VOC Speed Challenge Champion 2007/08/Joint Winner 2009 Motor Sport Challenge Winner 2008/Joint Winner 2009

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Al115 Premier Member Last Online: May 24th, 2022 14:21 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Wheathampstead	RE: Stainless Braided Brake lines - real experiences Peace of mind - that's what I thought, until I found some Goodridge lines (on a Volvo) that had split! Alastair ---------------------------- http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/photopos...357v70-sig.jpg

Oct 25th, 2005, 22:21	#4
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Oct 26th, 2005, 08:06	#5
Simon Linton 850/70 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2008 19:02 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Leicester	RE: Stainless Braided Brake lines - real experiences Well my Goodridge lines have stayed in one piece and did give the more positive feel described elsewhere. And of course, when you install the AP kit, you can sell your old SS lines...

Oct 26th, 2005, 11:57	#6
sholtby Premier Member Last Online: May 26th, 2010 20:17 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: north east	RE: Stainless Braided Brake lines - real experiences I didnt notice any improvement when I fitted ss lines and they are a real pain to fit as the old hoses seize solid to the rigid pipes. I'd recommend you just change the fluid for 5.1 Simon

Oct 26th, 2005, 12:34	#7
big h Senior Member Last Online: Oct 20th, 2007 23:35 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hampshire	RE: Stainless Braided Brake lines - real experiences Hi Chris, can't say that I noticed any difference since having the s/steel lines. As Simon mentioned they arer a real PIA to fit. __________________ V70R AWD (2000) 325bhp Laser Blue, RICA ECU upgrade, IPD Grille, C70 Clear h/ligthts, Dynaudio speaker upgrade, Powerflex top mount, F1 filter, OEM strut brace, blue tints, 18" Pegasus, Goodyear F1's. VST lip, Blackthorn Performance CAT, 4" S/steel exhaust

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bobcat Premier Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 11:37 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location:	RE: Stainless Braided Brake lines - real experiences >I didnt notice any improvement when I fitted ss lines and >they are a real pain to fit as the old hoses seize solid to >the rigid pipes. I'd recommend you just change the fluid for >5.1 > >Simon ahem to that, it can turn out to be a right nightmare. especially if you have to learn from scratch regarding flaring etc. i did my lines alone over 2 days. __________________ Volvo 850R Auto,173K,Bobcat\SW Autos Ecu,18T,Reverse IC,13 Row Engine Oil Cooler,39 Row ATF Cooler,20psi VDO Boost Gauge,6000k HID's (low), Osram 50% Silverstars (High),ITG Filter,OEM Strutbrace,Aerial Down Switch,302mm Front Discs,Ferodo DS2500 Front/Rear,Goodridge SS Hoses,Koni Adjustable Dampers,Eibach Pro Kit, Powerflex Control Arm Bushes, Clear Side Repeaters. http://www.swautos.co.uk SW Auto's Ebay Shop http://www.volvo-tech.co.uk

Oct 26th, 2005, 15:34	#9
pyaap Non-T4 T4s RULE!!!! Last Online: Mar 29th, 2017 11:24 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bristol / Bath	RE: Stainless Braided Brake lines - real experiences I did feel an improvement in brake pedal feel but on its own, you may find that you could still end up cooking the pads or discs, in which case the SS lines may not help much.

Oct 26th, 2005, 16:39	#10
sholtby Premier Member Last Online: May 26th, 2010 20:17 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: north east	RE: Stainless Braided Brake lines - real experiences Couldnt the improvement some people feel from fitting ss hoses be due to changing the brake fluid and possibly bleeding some air out the system? I personally found it to be one of those jobs once started I wished I hadnt bothered doing. If you do decide to fit them expect to have to cut the rigid brake lines and reflare them and count yourself lucky if you dont. Simon

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