Re: SS Brake Lines

["Christian Els" <tiAn@usiw.net>]

There are a few brands of stainless lines that are DOT approved. These lines
are actually inferior to most of the "name brand" stuff out there like Earls
or Russel.

This is due to the 1934 DOT standard specifying compression fittings for
automotive hydraulic use. They suck, by modern standards.

Aircraft technology starting from the jet-era in the fifties brought on much
better designs for hose fittings, as exemplified in the AN (Army/Navy) type
used on the better aftermarket lines. Because they don't use compression
style fittings, they are not technically DOT approved.

That is not to say there isn't some junk on the market that looks nifty but
doesn't hold up (to pressure, wear, or material defects).

Realize that brakes are usually the one chance you have to save your ass,
and that you get what you pay for. Be smart, be careful...

Regards,

Christian


----- Original Message -----
From: "Victor Farren" <vfarren@rrs.cdie.org>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>; <kefullerton@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, 23 February, 2001 16:24
Subject: Re: SS Brake Lines


I don't know of any brand that is DOT approved, but that doesn't mean they
don't exist.

I got a set from Potterman that had a clear rubber sleeve on the outside of
the lines which are quite nice.  However, the manufacturer he gets them from
now have a teflon lining inside the braided line so they no longer have the
rubber sleeve on the outside.  They looked pretty good when I bought a set
for my brother.  If you want you could always put some shrinktube on the
outside of them, but I don't think it is necessary.

HTH

Victor

>>> Keith Fullerton <kefullerton@yahoo.com> 02/23 5:05 PM >>>

I'm looking for opinions on SS brakelines. Under the FAQ section of
scirocco.org, Brett writes:

"The braided stainless steel lines are a great idea, as long at the
lines are protected with some sort of heavy walled rubber tube so that
dirt doesn't get caught in the braid and abraid the plastic line"

Any one have knowledge of which brands are manufacturered with the
"rubber tube" for protection? which brands to avoid?

I've read that the Nuespeed lines have a heat shrink covering over the
braided SS. I guess that would accomplish the same thing as the heavy
rubber by keeping the dirt out in the first place.

Opinions/Recommendations of particular brands are appreciated.

Also...is it necessary (not from a legal perspective but for
longevity/performance) to purchase a set with D.O.T approval?

THat's all for now...
-TIA,
Keith

84 8v

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