I thought the consensus was: steel hard lines and braided stainless flex
hoses.Cost effective and high performance.

On 1/30/06, JAIME E FORERO <jforero@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> Hi, from the emails on this subject I gather that steel braided brake
> lines are not recommended and that even might not be DOT approved.  Who has
> experience with the steel braided hoses??  I am interested in changing over
> but now I am not sure.
>   Thanks
>   Jaime
>
> robertmstewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM> wrote:
>   So, I a couple of days ago my mechanic did a tune-up for me and I asked
> him
> to check the brakes.
>
> He told me that the brake lines are very rusty (which surprised me since
> the
> previous owners mechanic who also owned the van told me he replaced them),
> and my local Long Island mechanic worried that if the line gets a pin hole
> it will need to be replaced.
>
> So I am wanted top get some feedback:
>
> 1. What is the cost for the metal brake tubing for a complete replacement?
> 2. What would you estimate the time to be to do the replacement?
> 3. Can steel braided lines be used for the entire Van? Would this be a
> better long term investment?
> 4. If the steel braided lines are best what length, connectors and what
> kind
> of lines would I purchase, and does anyone have a source?
>
> The mechanic also told me that the bleeders on the calipers looked very
> rusty and worried that the calipers might need replacement as well.
>
> He said the brakes were fine but if the lines sprung a leak it would be a
> big job.
>
> I am looking for feedback on the best way to go, I do not want sell the
> van,
> I would like to complete the repairs necessary.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
>
> --
> Rob
> NYC/Long Beach, NY
> 88 Wolfsburg, Silver
>

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