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08-17-2004 #1
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braided brake lines worth it?
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?
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08-17-2004 #2
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Braided lines
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.\
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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.
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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.
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