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Subject:Re: DOT Approved Stainless Brake Hose Questions. VC SS Kit Opinions?
From:Edward Maglott
Date:Sun, 2 Sep 2012 19:45:27 -0400

Thanks David and Alan for the additional info.  I think I'll put this
on my to-do list.
Edward

At 07:22 PM 9/1/2012, David Vickery wrote:
>I put the fronts on, simple job, better brake feel, nothing special
>but firmer.  They'll probably outlast the van now.  I needed a new
>hose for one side anyway so I spent a few bucks more to get them.  I
>am happy.  I usually go Van-Cafe, but got these from Go_Westy sale +
>go bucks.  I imagine they are basically the same from either vendor.
>
>From: Edward Maglott <emaglott3@GMAIL.COM>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Sent: Saturday, September 1, 2012 9:42 AM
>Subject: Re: DOT Approved Stainless Brake Hose Questions. VC SS Kit Opinions?
>
>I was hoping there would be more response to this.  I've thought
>about doing this upgrade.  Anybody tried these or other SS brake lines?
>Edward
>
>At 03:04 PM 8/30/2012, neil n wrote:
> >Hi all.
> >
> >What I know so far:
> >
> >- DOT approved stainless = OK
> >- doing front hoses = most benefit
> >- less bulge in hose = firmer pedal
> >
> >But....
>
>

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