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    I just wanted to update this thread... I purchased the brake kit from Turner, and the lines they sell with their kits are the StopTech ones. Just to verify, these lines look great. They have a clear rubberized coating the length of the line to protect the steel braiding (and prevent chaffing), and they also came with the appropriate rubber grommets for the front lines, as well as the metal bracket retainers for the brackets on the rear control arms...

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    IMO SS lines are a bit of a waste. I cut open my 330's OEM lines after replacing them -- found that there was thick metal braiding underneath the rubber. So I don't see why aftermarket lines would be any better.

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    I think aesthetically speaking they look great. I've heard the ss lines flex less under braking allowing for more "accurate" braking. Never notice that in a dd imho.

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    Quote Originally Posted by danewilson77 View Post
    I think aesthetically speaking they look great. I've heard the ss lines flex less under braking allowing for more "accurate" braking. Never notice that in a dd imho.

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    If the factory lines had no metal underneath their rubber, I'd agree with the usual theory about flex. But at least on our BMWs, the factory lines definitely have metal braids already

    Can't argue with the looks though

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    All brake lines are braided metal somewhere in the stackup - common misconception I think that "braided lines" are adding metal braiding. rubber hose alone could never hold the pressures of a braking system.

    That's not to say that aftermarket lines don't offer a more predictable response or some felt improvement - not sure why they perform better but I've had enough people with first hand experience testify to their merits that I'll believe it.

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    I have bimmerworld brake lines. No complaints. Look great and good fit


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    Gents; are there any DIY threads for replacing the brakes lines? I bought the Stop Tech SS lines and looking forward to the change. Thanks and stay cool (flipping Houston is burning up!!)


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    It's straightforward. A flare nut wrench is helpful to avoid rounding off the connection. Do you have brake fluid on hand?
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    Be sure to clean the area where the hard lines meet the soft lines or you might knock some grit into your new SS lines.

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