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Are we OK with flexible brake lines?
Just watched this episode of project Blinky in OT and they are using all flexible brake lines.
Project Binky I know it is common practice to replace all rubber pieces with Teflon core stainless mesh lines. But has anyone ever done their entire brake system like this? The four black flexible lines in the picture below are the break lines for the car. 
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03-19-2017, 07:17 AM
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Has no one done this on a track car?
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I would think the parts cost and the need for extensive tubing support would make it cost prohibitive.
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Ease of installation?
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Just my cent.
I 'll avoid using flexible rubber lines and if I were you I'll keep hard lines. Flexible lines can make brake pedal stiff with poor braking performance due to rubber tendence to expansion under pressure (tecnically speaking: histeresys). If you have to go with full flexible lines you should rethink and upgrade M.C. too. A lot of money with (probably) little performance gain. |
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