Put in stainless lines today

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  • netcsk
    E30 Mastermind
    • Apr 2004
    • 1609

    #1

    Put in stainless lines today

    First, I don't see why people complain about putting in the rear lines above the subframe. They were the two that took the longest, but it wasn't bad at all. No need to remove anything and it wasn't a problem even with my somewhat larger hands. Just use the line 14mm, 11mm, and 9/16 (for the new ones).

    I decided to put heatshrink around the SS lines (got the lines from Turner) just for some extra protection.

    I ordered 7ft (have ~2ft left over) of HS3-075FT, http://cableorganizer.com/heat-shrink/heat-shrink3.htm, (3:1 shrink - 3/4" to 1/4" shrink) from cableorganizer.com. The size is perfect, they shipped quick, and I'm very happy with the quality.

    Who knows if it will help, but it will give me a little more piece of mind.

    If you don't have a heat gun then don't bother because nothing else will work. My gun gets to 900F and it did well, but a hair dryer didn't hardly touch the stuff.

    Sorry for the blurry picture.

  • backtrail69
    R3V Elite
    • Jul 2005
    • 4471

    #2
    I usually use a lighter.... Looks good. SS lines are the only way to roll.
    :: PNW Crew ::
    '87 325 4dr, '74 2002

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    • AL GReeNeRy
      Advanced Member
      • Nov 2006
      • 136

      #3
      i got those same ones. they werent hard at all with the right tools. and i usually use a lighter also to shape the heatshrink..

      i only got my rear brakes done so far, but they sure do feel nice. cant wait for the fronts..
      1991 318is nv m50 : brilliantrot

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