Skip to main content
Gerry | Vanagon
Checking account...
← vanagon.com home · Continue the discussion in the forum
VanagonEuroVan
Subject:Re: DOT Approved Stainless Brake Hose Questions. VC SS Kit Opinions?
From:Alan Felder
Date:Sat, 1 Sep 2012 16:21:13 -0500

I have replaced all four of mine with stainless-wrapped flex hoses.  do not
remember the brand or if they are DOT approved.  They made a noticable
difference in my opinion, making the brakes a little more "direct" if that
is the right word for it.  Maybe faster reaction, and when the pedal hits
pressure it doesn't "give" any, leading me to belive the wrap is doing its
job in holding the flex hose from expanding.  Am happy with them.
--
Alan Felder
Austin TX
82 Diesel Westy

On Sat, Sep 1, 2012 at 10:42 AM, Edward Maglott <emaglott3@gmail.com> wrote:

> 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....
>>
>

Have something to add on this topic today? Revive this thread in the forum »