Brake hose, stainless steel braided?
03-16-2006, 12:39 PM
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Brake hose, stainless steel braided?
Need new brake hoses for front brakes. Got a price from Porsche GB of £96 per hose! (approx $350 for two). Found I can get a set of four braided hoses made for the s2 for approx $100. Any reason I shouldnt just go for the braided stainless hoses? (in the past people have recommended against)
03-16-2006, 12:43 PM
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Because rubber hoses are proven with 20-year lifetimes.
I've got stainless lines on one car and I replace them every year.
The US "DOT" tests don't validate durability. Perhaps the tests are different in the UK.
I've got stainless lines on one car and I replace them every year.
The US "DOT" tests don't validate durability. Perhaps the tests are different in the UK.
03-16-2006, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by GlenL
Because rubber hoses are proven with 20-year lifetimes.
I've got stainless lines on one car and I replace them every year.
The US "DOT" tests don't validate durability. Perhaps the tests are different in the UK.
I've got stainless lines on one car and I replace them every year.
The US "DOT" tests don't validate durability. Perhaps the tests are different in the UK.
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03-16-2006, 05:47 PM
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I made up my own from Aeroquip bulk hose & fittings & they've been on my daily driver for 7 years. They make a positive improvement you can feel in the pedal. I check them every state inspection & have never had a problem.
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