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03-27-2007, 06:38 PM
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source for coated ss brake lines?
i'm in the market for braided ss flex lines, but i REALLLLY need them to be coated (they would look like a hydraulic line...all rubber-type coating with the ss buried inside)
the reason is that dirt/grit can get into the braiding if its open/exposed and chafe the inner tube causing leakage...i need to avoid this problem and i'm sure it will occur since the car is being prepped to rally..  thanks !!
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#2
03-27-2007, 08:03 PM
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That is the first time I have heard of that.
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. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19
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#3
03-27-2007, 08:58 PM
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.....spray the bajeesus out of them with rubber undercoating. Im sure itll fill the braidedness...It will look like ass, but it could work
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#4
03-27-2007, 09:15 PM
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Why not just put heat shrink tubing around them?
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Former: 1994 Barcelona Red(x2), 1995 Brilliant Red, 1992 Liquid Silver, 1992 Ebony(x2), 1992 Pearl White (x2) Current: 2017 Ford Raptor 2017 Kawasaki KLR 1995 Guards Red Carrera 1995 Spec-ish Miata - track car 1957 CJ-5
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#5
03-27-2007, 09:30 PM
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Why not consider that you'll probably run the car into a tree long before that becomes an issue?
Ain't it funny, the things we'll wrap our heads around?
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#6
03-28-2007, 08:03 AM
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Motorsports Warehouse has their SS lines on sale now. Just ordered some because I sprung a small leak.
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#7
03-28-2007, 08:10 AM
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ye of little faith beav !!!
lol no seriously.......i drive a boom truck and all the braided lines (standard hydraulic stuff) is coated in rubber to prevent these issues(plus chafing together/on the boom arm etc etc) ever see exposed stainless on an earthmover? nope and thats why....dirt particles can get in and cause leakage... sorta like why u cant stud a snow tire after its been driven on...the studs push the bits of grit that are at the bottom of the stud holes through the tire causing air leaks... i have seen ads on-line for coated lines, they are even available in custom colours (bright yellow anyone?!?) but i'll be darned if i can find svx applications.... do any other subaru brake lines fit? i like the idea of heak-shrink...but it wouldnt be strong enough...  rally cars can sandblast/erode their own floors away without underbody armour....i've punched holes through a brand new muffler with stones flying due to wheelspin....the poor heat shrink wouldnt stand a chance....
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#8
03-28-2007, 08:13 AM
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hmmmmmmmm
95 $ is hard to beat....... i wonder if i am being just waaaay too paranoid........? then again..for a few extra dollars....maybe i should hold-out......?
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#9
03-28-2007, 08:15 AM
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Quote:
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03-28-2007, 09:49 AM
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thanks hocrest!!
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#11
03-28-2007, 04:23 PM
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It would be interesting to see if you would ever have problems. 
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. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19
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#12
03-28-2007, 06:59 PM
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[QUOTE=rallyingrob]ye of little faith beav !!!
lol no seriously.......i drive a boom truck and all the braided lines (standard hydraulic stuff) I would check out where your "boom truck" gets serviced at. They might have them they might not. But who ever works on your truck/services it has to have a source. Company out here in CA who services our tow trucks is called Cal-Fleet... my 2 cents
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#13
03-29-2007, 06:54 AM
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The ss brake lines from Motorsports Warehouse arrived yesterday. Free shipping too. The braid is so tight I can't imagine dirt being a problem. What about just a silicone sealer?
Gene
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Gene and Ben 1992 SVX LS AWD 110K - Liquid Silver 1994 SVX LSi AWD 128K - White Pearl (daily driver) 1994 SVX LSi AWD 95K - Emerald Pearl (sold) 1992 SVX LS-L AWD 115K - Dark Teal 4.44 swap (sold)
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#14
03-29-2007, 10:02 AM
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Or there is always the Duct Tape option.
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. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19
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#15
03-29-2007, 07:58 PM
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hmmmmmmmm
i never thought of that..(either option!) i can get them made-up locally yes....but technically everything on the car has to be "DOT approved", since the rallies transit between stages on open public roads....... and while the odds of having a fabbed hose fail are no greater/worse than a purchased hose......the fact that it was DOT approved and marketed puts the liability more on the manufacturer and less so on me and/or the local hydraulic dude... rob"i guess i really AM paranoid!"m.
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i'm too svxy for my car rob 92 ebony 4.44's rock !!
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