Best Stainless Steel Brakelines?

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  • JRKOUPE
    No R3VLimiter
    • Dec 2004
    • 3159

    #16
    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:
    I love sitting down and just driving!

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    • Digitalwave
      is a poseur
      • Oct 2003
      • 6276

      #17
      I have IE as well, got them cheap from Rob. They are fine, no issues being non-DOT.

      RISING EDGE

      Let's drive fast and have fun.

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      • Beej '86 325es
        R3VLimited
        • Feb 2004
        • 2639

        #18
        Originally posted by Charlie
        Originally posted by boom-monkey
        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
        -Brandon
        '86 325es S50
        '12 VW GTI Autobahn DSG
        '03 540i M-Sport (sold)
        '08 Jeep SRT-8 (sold)

        For sale:
        S50 TMS chip for Schricks

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        • 1984 JPS
          Noobie
          • Jul 2004
          • 11

          #19
          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

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          • arsevader
            E30 Enthusiast
            • May 2005
            • 1025

            #20
            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

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            • niq_nak
              E30 Addict
              • Apr 2004
              • 422

              #21
              anyone know anything about the UUC lines? i think i can get them for a pretty good price through a sponsor.

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              • Digitalwave
                is a poseur
                • Oct 2003
                • 6276

                #22
                Originally posted by niq_nak
                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?

                RISING EDGE

                Let's drive fast and have fun.

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                • Bimmerfanatik
                  Banned
                  • May 2004
                  • 5349

                  #23
                  Originally posted by Digitalwave
                  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...

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                  • IS
                    Grease Monkey
                    • Jul 2005
                    • 366

                    #24
                    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.
                    87 325IS - Delphin Grey/Cardinal

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                    • nando
                      Moderator
                      • Nov 2003
                      • 34827

                      #25
                      non-dot approved IE lines here, they're just fine.
                      Build thread

                      Bimmerlabs

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                      • Sean
                        R3V Elite
                        • Oct 2003
                        • 5793

                        #26
                        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.
                        - Sean Hayes

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                        • JRowe
                          Grease Monkey
                          • Oct 2003
                          • 352

                          #27
                          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.

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                          • AndrewBird
                            The Mad Scientist
                            • Oct 2003
                            • 11892

                            #28
                            Originally posted by 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.
                            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.

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                            • cahomey
                              E30 Fanatic
                              • Mar 2004
                              • 1201

                              #29
                              Earl SS lines here <-----

                              "It's like a koala bear crapped a rainbow in my brain."
                              R.I.P. Harry Goz aka. Captain Murphy
                              "My ride, My ride, she don't beg, steal, cheat, or lie,
                              My ride, My ride, and our relationship is classified."

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                              • matt
                                No R3VLimiter
                                • Oct 2003
                                • 3731

                                #30
                                Originally posted by niq_nak
                                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?

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