Best Stainless Steel Brakelines?

[JRKOUPE]

good responses here.....I just had TMS instlld and fit was perfect; cant go wrong for 100 clams and DOT...Stoptech,Goodridge,Fisher,Precise Fit(TMS uses these)....all well known.....I think Stoptech are like 150 ish or more and Fisher are pricey too. BTW...the e30 has 6 lines..so all should be six pcs..no?..... :roll:

[Digitalwave]

I have IE as well, got them cheap from Rob. They are fine, no issues being non-DOT.

[Beej '86 325es]

I have the IE ones. Got a great price on them.
I think they're great, do what they are supposed to do, and I've had no problems with them.

I think the Teflon coating is a bunch of BS. Nothing should be rubbing on your lines in the first place.

Anyways, I think that as long as you buy from a reputable company you'll be alright.

Thank you, someone else "gets it".

-Charlie

I've got the Earl's lines with the teflon coating. Had them on for probably 4-5 years now. I wouldn't think there should be anything rubbing on them either, but I remember one or two spots where there has been something in contact with them. Could have been a rock on the interstate for all I know. I'm not saying they're necessary, but if those stainless braids start to fray, they're going to start poking into the inner line. I guess that's the idea behind the teflon.

They aren't DOT approved, but that could be for some reason like they use a different style fitting, not necessarily because they're made poorly.

My $.02

[1984 JPS]

Hi, I got custom SS lines, took in my old rubber ones and they used them as a template and had them in less then a day. They set me back $250Aus which is quite abit but meh, they work well :D.

Andy

[arsevader]

They aren't DOT approved, but that could be for some reason like they use a different style fitting, not necessarily because they're made poorly.

While it may give you some piece of mind having DOT approval, a lot of the time the reason things aren't DOT approved is that the manufacturer doesn't want to go through the hassle and cost of getting it.

That is why a lot of things are listed as "off road use only". These items are perfectly safe but don't have the approval to be used on the street. Though realistically who is going to check to see if your particular lines are DOT approved?

James

[niq_nak]

anyone know anything about the UUC lines? i think i can get them for a pretty good price through a sponsor.

[Digitalwave]

anyone know anything about the UUC lines? i think i can get them for a pretty good price through a sponsor.

UUC makes E30 lines? You are sponsored?

[Bimmerfanatik]

UUC makes E30 lines? You are sponsored?

Not only that, but for $119 you get teflon/SS/plastic coating/DOT approved lines.

Anyone heard anything pos or neg about them? I'm having a hard time not ordering a set...

[IS]

None of those online distributors make their own lines and all of their products will work similarly. DOT approved lines are usually identical to ones that aren't approved. They're more expensive due to the fact that the mfg. has to get them approved.

[nando]

non-dot approved IE lines here, they're just fine.

[Sean]

I got the BAV AUTO EXTERIOR coated lines - mainly so I never need to change them.

One major downside - the hoses don't have the turnable heads - the whole line has to turn. So - it's a bit tricky getting them on.

[JRowe]

I'd definitely go for one with the teflon coating. My understanding of the coating is that it has nothing to do with the line rubbing on anything. Rather, the coating prevents dust, dirt and other road abrasives from working themselves into the SS weave to the plastic line. One this happens it can degrade and weaken your lines. The teflon keeps the lines clean and makes them last longer.

[AndrewBird]

I'd definitely go for one with the teflon coating. My understanding of the coating is that it has nothing to do with the line rubbing on anything. Rather, the coating prevents dust, dirt and other road abrasives from working themselves into the SS weave to the plastic line. One this happens it can degrade and weaken your lines. The teflon keeps the lines clean and makes them last longer.

You hit the nail on the head! Dirt under the stainless mesh rubs against the actual line and will wear on it. That's why all you see on off-road trucks and such is coated lines.

[cahomey]

Earl SS lines here <-----

[matt]

anyone know anything about the UUC lines? i think i can get them for a pretty good price through a sponsor.

I have a set waiting to install. They look really good, but what do I know?