Steel Braided Brake Lines -- worth it (besides looks)?

[350Kris]

I'm coming in for a landing on my '86 350X rebuild. Are steel braided brake lines worth it? I know they look better, but functionally do they make a difference? Thoughts?

[dcreel]

Yes, they are better. The steel braiding won't let the hose itself swell. Meaning all of the fluid goes to the caliper faster with more pressure. On a car you can definitely tell a difference, the difference on a 3 or 4 wheeler would probably be small.

[350Kris]

I found a place that sells the rear for the 350X for $30. Worth it?

I imagine the front will be about $45.

[jensenracing77]

YES! do it. worth every penny. the front will make more difference than the back will because it is longer but both are worth it. when racing they are a must, the faster you can stop the faster you can go before having to stop.

[350Kris]

Ok cool. Here is where I'm going to buy the back one..... http://www.amstarmanufacturing.com/RearBrakelines.html If they won't make me a front, does anyone know where I can get that one made? 86 350X

[dcreel]

James lucky sells a lot of 350X stuff

www.jlatvproducts.com/