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Originally Posted by cossie1600 i lost a rubber line on my 350 after about 18 track days, still havent recover... Stainless lines are rubber on the inside just like an

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Old 12-09-2011, 10:04 AM   #11 (permalink)
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i lost a rubber line on my 350 after about 18 track days, still havent recover...
Stainless lines are rubber on the inside just like an OEM, but they are stiffer and stronger. Stainless is definitely preferred as they are more durable, but don't use cheap lines or you could be in a worse place than you started - they are only as good as the crimp.

At an event this year a car had "custom" SS lines installed, however (unbeknownst to him) the lines were just slightly too short causing them to rub against the edge of the wheel in certain turns. Ever lap the wheel weights were gradually nicking through the line, and then finally cut through. Finally the driver goes for the brakes at 90 mph and the pedal goes to the floor without warning, heading straight for a tire wall. The driver did a good job of threading the needle through a not quite wide enough escape opening, but took some significant body damage in the process.
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