Im tempted to replace mine for SS for the relatively low cost and the obvious braking gains (however not sure how obvious this is during regular road use). I have slight concerns over the fact that you cannot see deterioration like you would on a normal brake line though.

How frequently do you guys replace them to be safe? Is this every two or three years or do you just wait for the mesh to rupture and your pedal to bash the carpet?

 

Every month.





If standard brake lines don't have a habit of rupturing, why would stronger SS lines?

 

if there was anything wrong.. you should notice it..


one good reason for doing a good detailed cleaning of your car now and again.. is not just to put a mirror finish on the paintwork.. but to actually inspect it in detail.. check all aspects of the tyres.. brakes..

clean, inspect, lubricate.. and all should be well.

 

Fair enough then.. I just figured.... OK.....

 

I do that some evenings

 

I set that up perfectly.. just wondering who the taker would be

 

Trust AE to take the oppurtunity

I have considered braided hoses but came to the conclusion it was not worth it on the road.

Decent fluid and pads will do the job just as well for road use.

 

with Mikey If someone is getting fade on the public roads then they're treating it like a race track, not a good idea.

 

maybe if you live in a flat part of the country.. but I have had plenty of fade going down mountains


but you don't fit these hoses to cure fade..

it just gives a better connection between your foot and the caliper..

 

I might get em done in the service next year then just for the heck of it - if they are replacing the fluid they might as well replace the lines