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Originally Posted by Mitch Leland View Post
Jason,

.........I think old rubber brake lines can break down inside with some particles of rubber falling down into the pathway acting like a check valve, where as the S.S. line has a teflon liner and is less likely to breakdown. The downside to S.S. lines is the exterior jacket is like a hack saw if it rubs up against any other lines or wiring.
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Just replaced four 23 year old original 911 rubber brake lines, and slit the old lines lengthwise to inspect for what I thought would be weak, pitted, degraded passageway. Nope--no apparent wear or deterioration whatever. SS lines are more about bling than performance or safety. DOT approved rubber brake lines are at minimum performance equals.
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