Brake lines

[Ackattack]

OK, not really pro-touring, but figured you guys would know the best.

The brakes on my truck are pathetically inadequate. It's the stock setup with rear drums and front disks. I replaced teh drum, shoes, pads, and rotors a few years ago (might have 10,000 miles on them) with stock components. They still have plenty left on them. I've also bleed the entire system recently.

I'm thinking that the rubber brake lines that are 33 years old need to be replaced. Being that this is not a road race vehicle (few car shows, trips to home depot, that sort of thing) is stainless steel brake lines worth the extra expense over the standard replacement hoses.

By replacing the lines do you think it will give me back some brakeing performance so that it will stop more like an average vehicle, rather than a semi truck.

The peddle pressure is very firm, and I have to step on the pedal fairly hard to come to a normal stop. If I slam on the brakes I "might" be able to lock up the rear tires....probably not.

Anything else I should look for replacing while I'm at it?

BTW, I have a power disk setup.

[62fairlane]

for a daily driver non race car truck I would say rubber lines will be fine. most common lines are fairly cheap when compared to SS lines.

[68BNUT]

Well if your still running your 33 year old brake lines ive heard that over time the rubber will swell in them from the brake fluid. You may want to check that. Also you may want to do a test to make sure your brake booster is still working good. and no leaks around it

Thats fairly easy all you have to do is press hard on the brake pedal and then start the engine if it sinks about an inch your good to go.

[BMullin]

As you probably know there are many things in a braking system that flex. The lines are only one part of the equation. The firewall, pedal assembly, and calipers also flex. By replacing one part, IE the rubber lines with SS flex lines you will reduce the flex in the system and get a better pedal feel and braking ability. Not only do SS lines give you a better overall brake, they tend to last a lifetime on your vehicle.