The OEM brakelines don't have any staneless steel on them at all. They are just a thick rubber. Unless you are talking about the hard lines that run under the car (I don't know if they are SS hardlines or not.) Flexible SS brakelines have the stainless steel on the outside to prevent the rubber (or teflon, or whatever they use) from expanding like a balloon when you press on the brakes. The higher quality ones also have another rubber coating on the outside of the SS braiding to prevent dirt and other particles from getting trapped in the braiding, which can cause chaffing. They give the pedal a firmer feel, but they aren't extremely noticeable. I would recommend them if you have to change your brakelines anyway. You can get them for under $100 from various tuners. The only problem I had installing mine was removing the two lines underneath the car that attatch to the rear axle. There are six different lines you have to install. Two up front, two in the rear, and two under the car. Get some flare nut wrenches also, don't use an open end or adjustable wrench. Adios!
Markos On Tue, 25 Jan 2000 11:48:00 EST [email protected] writes: >The calipers are $40. Are SS braided brake lines worth the extra >cash? My >originals are cracked and it's my understanding is that the outside >sheathing >is SS over rubber, and that the OEM type have a rubber sheathing over >the SS >braiding. At least that's what I was told by Stainless Steel brakes >in NY >and a local speed shop. >_____________ >List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com >To remove yourself from this list, send mail to >[email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your >message >See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com >Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
