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Pro-touring towncar
08-17-2004, 04:29 PM
I am looking to convert my town car over to the bigger brakes off the 98-02 Crown vic. While I have it all apart should I put on braided lines? Are they a good investment?

Tim

baz67
08-17-2004, 04:45 PM
Yep. The main advantage of using stainless braided lines is that they do not expand under pressure. That helps provide a firmer pedal. Also, they can help with the "feel" of the overall system.\
Brian

chicane67
08-17-2004, 08:32 PM
One word simplicity.........

Yes.

zbugger
08-17-2004, 08:51 PM
Here's what I noticed when I swapped from the rubber lines to the braided. While I did not really notice a more firm pedal, I did notice that the response had improved. It was much easier to modulate the pedal. Every car I decide to build will be getting the braided lines now.

MarcelloRupelli
08-18-2004, 02:29 PM
Something I noticed on mine is that while the braided part of the line is stainless, the fittings are not. They're zinc-plated steel and have gotten a little surface rust since the car's been sitting for several years. They're Goodridge lines. Just something to think about.