Date:         Mon, 19 Apr 1999 10:18:41 -0700
Reply-To:     "Pollard, Matthew" <Matthew.Pollard@OREADCA.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Pollard, Matthew" <Matthew.Pollard@OREADCA.COM>
Subject:      Re: braided SST brake lines
Comments: cc: "vw4x4@FYI.NET" <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
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I would think that if the inside diameter is the same then there shouldn't
be any problem with using stainless brake lines.  How would SST put more
wear and tear on my master cylinder if the ID is the same?  Did i miss
something here? Eric, would you mind giving me us some clues on how to make
our busses stop on a dime (with change :-).  I have changed my fluid and
bled the brakes many times but it is all the same to me. (new master
cylinder 40K ago).

Thanks
matthew
84 wolfsy
67 bug
90 Masi Team 3V


> >      Strainless brake lines (braided) will put excess presser on the
> > master Cyl. and the wheel cyl. (who knows what will give out first)
> > in the event that you must stand on the brakes.
> >
> >  Where is the best place
> > > to get them? Are they a worthwhile upgrade?
> >
> >     NO!  Complete waste of money, unless you are upgrading the
> > rest of the brake component.
> >
> >    Brake line are of some of the best quality matterial on your
> > vwhicle. 30 years ago, a 10 year old car, would have had the brake
> > lines replace 3 times. My 13 year old Vanagon has the original lines
> > and they are in perfect shape.
> >
> >    Make sure your original system is working 100% and you will
> > be able to stop on a dime....and leave 9 cents
> change....................
> >                     Eric
> >
> >
> >