Stainless Steel Brake Lines-The best ones-

liter machine · 10-25-2011, 06:28 PM

My question is everyone! Which manufacturer of Stainless Steel Brake Lines are the best on the market? There are so many companies who produce them, and I'm looking to buy front and rear lines for my 2003 Bumblebee, just looking for some input!

Cheers

Wlfman · 10-25-2011, 07:00 PM

HEL
Galffer
Fren Tubo

eflyguy · 10-25-2011, 07:06 PM

I don't think any are 'bad' really. I put HEL's from Alex (MishaCycle here) on my Gen II (which still had stock lines), my Gen I came with stainless Gallfer lines already installed..
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Longboardr · 10-25-2011, 07:10 PM

Got my Fren Tubo's from PJ's Parts. Quality lines with a custom length upper front brake line. A lot of extra crush washers were included which was great since I needed them after having a brain fart during install.

PJ was great to deal with, got same day responses to several emailed questions and he took care of me on the phone when I had problems with PayPal. I was happy enough that I went back to him when I decided to upgrade my brake pads too.

fnnm1 · 10-25-2011, 11:26 PM

I got the GYT made by Russell. Work as good as any I have had.

kjm · 10-28-2011, 09:49 AM

Any benifit to those fancy cf or kevlar ones on pj's site?

Wlfman · 10-28-2011, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kjm

Any benifit to those fancy cf or kevlar ones on pj's site?

On the street, no. Track, yes

kjm · 10-28-2011, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wlfman

On the street, no. Track, yes

Elaborate please.

benc2022 · 10-28-2011, 08:02 PM

So the main benefit of having steel brake lines is to avoid the deterioration of the rubber ones?

eflyguy · 10-28-2011, 08:07 PM

No. Steel or kevlar lines do not expand under pressure, so all of the braking force goes to the calipers, instead of partially 'inflating' the lines. Much better feel..
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benc2022 · 10-28-2011, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eflyguy

No. Steel or kevlar lines do not expand under pressure, so all of the braking force goes to the calipers, instead of partially 'inflating' the lines. Much better feel..
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Oh ok cool that sounds better anyway. Thanks man

eflyguy · 10-29-2011, 04:04 AM

I would also expect they help with longevity of the fluid, and seals as a result. That's just a guess, though..
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Wlfman · 10-29-2011, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kjm

Elaborate please.

Weight reduction.

Cougar8000 · 10-29-2011, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eflyguy

I would also expect they help with longevity of the fluid, and seals as a result. That's just a guess, though..
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They might, but I would not skim on changing fluid every year. Small price to pay to know that your brakes are always at 100%

eflyguy · 10-29-2011, 09:46 AM

Agreed. I was just thinking that aged rubber hoses would start to contaminate the fluid quicker (even between changes)..
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Cougar8000 · 10-29-2011, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eflyguy

Agreed. I was just thinking that aged rubber hoses would start to contaminate the fluid quicker (even between changes)..
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Correct, so we are on the same page just different paragraph

ReconViper1 · 10-29-2011, 03:35 PM

I'm reading some comments that I don't fully understand.

Aren't stainless steel lines just rubber lines with a stainless wrap/cover or are they 100% stainless steel?

I was under the impression that the inner line was still rubber.

eflyguy · 10-29-2011, 03:52 PM

I wasn't, but don't know. If so, they would surely age like OEM rubber. I was told they last pretty much forever..
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ReconViper1 · 10-29-2011, 04:08 PM

Brake lines don't normally deteriorate from the inside out. Most of the ageing process is external and due to exposure to ozone and UV.

KBay84 · 10-29-2011, 04:11 PM

The really good Ricky-Rocket High-Speed Low-Drag ones are teflon-lined steel braided hoses. The Teflon doesn't age, and is unaffected by brake fluid (and just about everything else). As I am an aircraft jet mechanic and jet engine test inspector, ALL of the pressure lines we utilize are steel braided and teflon lined. The rubber hoses have a shelf life and service life, the steel braid/teflon coated ones do not. That in itself should tell you something.

10-25-2011, 06:28 PM	#1
liter machine Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Canada Posts: 70	Stainless Steel Brake Lines-The best ones- My question is everyone! Which manufacturer of Stainless Steel Brake Lines are the best on the market? There are so many companies who produce them, and I'm looking to buy front and rear lines for my 2003 Bumblebee, just looking for some input! Cheers

10-25-2011, 07:00 PM	#2
Wlfman Just another Slow Poke Join Date: May 2005 Location: Souf Kakalacky Posts: 8,977	HEL Galffer Fren Tubo __________________ Dovie'andi se tovya sagain "Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt the people who are doing it." "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and JUST BE HAPPY."

10-25-2011, 07:06 PM	#3
eflyguy FZ1² Join Date: May 2010 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 14,455	I don't think any are 'bad' really. I put HEL's from Alex (MishaCycle here) on my Gen II (which still had stock lines), my Gen I came with stainless Gallfer lines already installed.. ..a __________________ '01 FZ1 set up for distance '07 FZ1 set up for fun (both in the faster blue) Which would you prefer?

10-25-2011, 07:10 PM	#4
Longboardr Gone to the dirt side Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: York County, PA Posts: 1,816	Got my Fren Tubo's from PJ's Parts. Quality lines with a custom length upper front brake line. A lot of extra crush washers were included which was great since I needed them after having a brain fart during install. PJ was great to deal with, got same day responses to several emailed questions and he took care of me on the phone when I had problems with PayPal. I was happy enough that I went back to him when I decided to upgrade my brake pads too. __________________ '05 Liquid Silver FZ1: Traxxion Springs/Axxion Valves • R6R Shock • Multi-Gauge V7.1 • '00-'01 R1 Shift Arm • Soupys Adjustable Bones • Devilsyam Frame Plugs • Convertibars • Oxford Heaterz with Symtec control • GYT-R CF Slip On • Fren Tubo SS Brake Lines • Brembo Pads • Fehling Case Guards • Ninja 250 Highway Pegs • Pyramid Hugger • Sargent Seat • FIAMM 72112 Freeway Blaster Horn • Vista Cruise Throttle Lock • The2wheels Shorty Levers • Axio Tail Bag •

10-25-2011, 11:26 PM	#5
fnnm1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 21	I got the GYT made by Russell. Work as good as any I have had. __________________ " You give peace a chance. I'll cover you if it doesn't work out"

10-28-2011, 09:49 AM	#6
kjm Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 319	Any benifit to those fancy cf or kevlar ones on pj's site?

10-28-2011, 08:02 PM	#9
benc2022 whatsacar? Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Phoenix Posts: 178	So the main benefit of having steel brake lines is to avoid the deterioration of the rubber ones?

10-28-2011, 08:07 PM	#10
eflyguy FZ1² Join Date: May 2010 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 14,455	No. Steel or kevlar lines do not expand under pressure, so all of the braking force goes to the calipers, instead of partially 'inflating' the lines. Much better feel.. ..a __________________ '01 FZ1 set up for distance '07 FZ1 set up for fun (both in the faster blue) Which would you prefer?

10-29-2011, 04:04 AM	#12
eflyguy FZ1² Join Date: May 2010 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 14,455	I would also expect they help with longevity of the fluid, and seals as a result. That's just a guess, though.. ..a __________________ '01 FZ1 set up for distance '07 FZ1 set up for fun (both in the faster blue) Which would you prefer?

10-29-2011, 09:46 AM	#15
eflyguy FZ1² Join Date: May 2010 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 14,455	Agreed. I was just thinking that aged rubber hoses would start to contaminate the fluid quicker (even between changes).. ..a __________________ '01 FZ1 set up for distance '07 FZ1 set up for fun (both in the faster blue) Which would you prefer?

10-29-2011, 03:35 PM	#17
ReconViper1 Backroad Bandit Join Date: May 2011 Location: Pipe Creek, Texas Posts: 506	Stainless Or Rubber? I'm reading some comments that I don't fully understand. Aren't stainless steel lines just rubber lines with a stainless wrap/cover or are they 100% stainless steel? I was under the impression that the inner line was still rubber.

10-29-2011, 03:52 PM	#18
eflyguy FZ1² Join Date: May 2010 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 14,455	I wasn't, but don't know. If so, they would surely age like OEM rubber. I was told they last pretty much forever.. ..a __________________ '01 FZ1 set up for distance '07 FZ1 set up for fun (both in the faster blue) Which would you prefer?

10-29-2011, 04:08 PM	#19
ReconViper1 Backroad Bandit Join Date: May 2011 Location: Pipe Creek, Texas Posts: 506	Old Age Brake lines don't normally deteriorate from the inside out. Most of the ageing process is external and due to exposure to ozone and UV.

10-29-2011, 04:11 PM	#20
KBay84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Yuma, Az Posts: 1,884	The really good Ricky-Rocket High-Speed Low-Drag ones are teflon-lined steel braided hoses. The Teflon doesn't age, and is unaffected by brake fluid (and just about everything else). As I am an aircraft jet mechanic and jet engine test inspector, ALL of the pressure lines we utilize are steel braided and teflon lined. The rubber hoses have a shelf life and service life, the steel braid/teflon coated ones do not. That in itself should tell you something. __________________ Semper Fidelis “Try to fathom the hypocrisy of a Government that requires every citizen to prove they are insured... but not prove they are a citizen.” Qui desiderat pacem praeparet bellum Last edited by KBay84; 10-29-2011 at 06:35 PM.

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