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Old 07-19-2011 | 06:28 PM
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Is there any issue with installing stainless steel brake lines on a 944 with anti-lock brakes?

I'm looking to install the SS brake lines from Lindsey Racing, but does anyone have a better recommendation?
Old 07-20-2011 | 12:37 PM
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It seemed like a simple question, but no response.

Has this forum outlived it's usefulness?
Old 07-20-2011 | 01:35 PM
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Did you do any research on it for yourself? Nobody is on a deadline to answer your question that you posted less than 24 hours ago.
Old 07-20-2011 | 01:52 PM
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I don't see why it would effect the abs, the SS lines don't expand like the rubber ones do so i would think it would allow the ABS to cycle even better as it wouldn't lose energy to the rubber lines expansion.

I ran the SS lines from paragon on my non abs 924s and will be transferring them over to my 944s. I'd say go for it.

Also sometimes it does take a while to get a reply on these things. Try not to be too impatient, this board is actually pretty responsive.
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i'll be putting a set on my 944 w/ abs in the next few months.

I've never run ss brake lines on a 944 but I have on several other cars with ABS and never had an issue and don't see why it would cause one.
Old 07-20-2011 | 02:23 PM
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With universal questions like that sometimes it's best to google other forums
Old 07-20-2011 | 02:23 PM
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Im running SS on mine with ABS. Typically if it didnt work with ABS it might state "for non ABS equipped vehicles" But as others have said if you understand the way ABS works it might improve it . Some things just go without being said.
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Originally Posted by Severian
It seemed like a simple question, but no response.

Has this forum outlived it's usefulness?
easy there killer. didn't get what you wanted in one night? you must be difficult to live with.
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Will be ok with abs, no issues. Get the DOT approved ss lines or you will not pass inspection in some states.
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No such thing as DOT approved.
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Originally Posted by CurtP
No such thing as DOT approved.
^^wrong.

DOT approved: http://www.paragon-products.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=POR500&CartID=3

Non-DOT approved: http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopcart/944M/POR_944M_BRKprf_pg1.htm

The Pelican site also lists the DOT approved.

FYI: DOT approved road use, non-DOT track only use.
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In Solviet California, we don't care if the car stops. just that the exhaust is clean.
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Thank you all for you replies.

I appreciate it...
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Originally Posted by Severian
Is there any issue with installing stainless steel brake lines on a 944 with anti-lock brakes?

I'm looking to install the SS brake lines from Lindsey Racing, but does anyone have a better recommendation?
Things to be aware of with SS brake lines:

1. They are more sensitive to damage due to kinking (eg by installing incorrectly, rock/bird/animal strike, hanging calipers from them etc).
2. The SS braid will wear through anything against which it rubs.
3. Frayed SS braid will puncture your skin and cause you pain. Repeatedly.
4. SS/teflon hoses do not give as much warning of impending failure as stock hoses. You should inspect them more often. Any external damage = replace.
Old 07-21-2011 | 10:10 AM
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I run SS lines on my Turbo S with ABS. No issues.


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