Best Stainless Steel Brakelines?

[Ender.]

I have the TMS SS lines waiting to go on after I redo all the hardlines in the rear.

[MikesJo]

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.

[Massive Lee]

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...

[MikesJo]

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

Sounds like I should just get the OEM rubber hoses, lol.

[bala_eos]

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

[AndrewBird]

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

[87-325ic]

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.

[SandyEggoE30Girl]

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:

[blueapplesoda]

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.

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=81594

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.

[Mako18]

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!!!

[Mtriple]

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?

[NOMAD]

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.