Best Stainless Steel Brakelines?

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  • Ender.
    Wrencher
    • Jun 2006
    • 244

    #31
    I have the TMS SS lines waiting to go on after I redo all the hardlines in the rear.
    Keep on Keepin' on.

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    • MikesJo
      E30 Modder
      • Mar 2004
      • 989

      #32
      Are the TMS lines teflon coated or have some coating on the outside? They seem to be the best bang for buck. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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      • Massive Lee
        R3V OG
        • Sep 2006
        • 6782

        #33
        Just as a sidenote. So called "DOT approved" brakelines are not really "approved". They are "DOT compliant" which is different. A "DOT compliant" brake line should have a sleeve over the braiding to protect it from abrasive dust (which can go thru the Teflon core), and should have that plastic sleeve under the fittings.
        Non- sleeved brakelines should be changed every few years even if they look good on the outside. You never know how chewed the Teflon core can be. Carbon dust is extremely abrasive and can quickly destroy Teflon lines. Add carbon dust to the friction of the stainless braiding, and imagine the results...
        Brake harder. Go faster. No shit.

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        • MikesJo
          E30 Modder
          • Mar 2004
          • 989

          #34
          Which lines have this "sleeve"? Are the TMS ones one of them?

          Sounds like I should just get the OEM rubber hoses, lol.
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          • bala_eos
            Member
            • Sep 2004
            • 58

            #35
            Some tech here : http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/Performance/brakelines.htm
            Check out the "What Are "DOT-approved" SS Lines?" section.

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            • AndrewBird
              The Mad Scientist
              • Oct 2003
              • 11892

              #36
              Just get stock lines and zip-tie them. ;)

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              • 87-325ic
                E30 Enthusiast
                • Apr 2006
                • 1198

                #37
                Originally posted by bala_eos
                Some tech here : http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/Performance/brakelines.htm
                Check out the "What Are "DOT-approved" SS Lines?" section.
                There are three reasons to install stainless-steel brake lines:
                1. They look racy.

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                • SandyEggoE30Girl
                  Wencher
                  • Feb 2007
                  • 318

                  #38
                  I had SS lines installed on one of my 914s a few years ago, and after only a year of use one of the fronts let loose on the I-5.
                  After that I only use stock lines on cars that see the streets. Yes the SS lines look really cool, but do you really need them for a DD???
                  Just a thought.


                  Cheers! :ohsnap:

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                  • blueapplesoda
                    E30 Mastermind
                    • Dec 2005
                    • 1904

                    #39
                    Hey, i am selling ss brake lines here too...i make hydraulic/high pressure lines which includes brake, oil feeds, nitrous ect, so i know what im selling.



                    the first set is DOT-APPROVED, the second is DOT compliant.

                    the DOT approved set has DOT approved boots, and a PVC sleeve over the entire hose to protect the stainless braid from any damaging elements that would enter the braid to screw up the teflon line inside.

                    the second set is exactly the same, except the boots are just rubber shrink and they don't have the letters "D.O.T." on them.

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                    • Mako18
                      Mod Crazy
                      • Jul 2006
                      • 688

                      #40
                      I have blueapplesoda's SS brake lines and they are great! I would deff buy them again though it will prob be a long while before I need to because his lines are high quality!!!
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                      • Mtriple
                        No R3VLimiter
                        • Dec 2003
                        • 3139

                        #41
                        I think the issue with the lines being DOT compliant or not really comes down to becoming a factor if you are in an accident where the brakes may be the cause. It's my understanding that if the Insurance company were to inspect the car after the accident and find brake lines that are not DOT compliant/approved, you are up a creek without a paddle.

                        Makes sense to me, can anyone verify this?
                        Originally posted by Simon S
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                        • NOMAD
                          E30 Mastermind
                          • Feb 2007
                          • 1502

                          #42
                          I just threw in some TMS SS lines with my order for H&R sports and Billy sports from TMS.
                          I'll report on them when I get them installed with new rotors, pads and fluid.

                          I had Goodrich lines on my autocross miata so I know what it's "supposed" to feel like.
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