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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 11:29 PM
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If i add steel braided lines to my O.E.M. brakes 95 SC300 will it make any difference ?
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 12:01 AM
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If the entire braking system is free of leaks and preexisting issues, then the SS braided brake lines should help increase brake pedal firmness. Rubber lines tend to deteriorate over time and expand under pressure, while the braided lines undergoes minimal expansion.
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 12:25 AM
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Just be sure you know what your doing, or get a shop to install them. I searched break line DIY's (which it is really easy), but none of them said anything about how much to torque them. So I torqued it too much and unknowingly broke the thread, a few months later the lines burst/failed and I lost my breaking while out of town. Really scary. Had to use the e-break and gear down to stop till I got home. Not fun..

But yes, I did notice firmer pedal feel, and if installed correctly theyre a nice upgrade.
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 11:58 PM
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Thanks, I will get some.
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 05:47 PM
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I have a set on my SC and there definitely is a noticeable difference in pedal firmness you wont be disappointed. IMO!
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