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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 01:45 PM
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SS Flex Line Vs Hard Line - who wins at what length

SS Flex Line Vs Hard Line - who wins at what length

Is there a length that SS flex line isn't as deseriable as hard line?

My back n right leg is goofy still and maybe Im just lazy

As another last ditch effort I was thinking of replacing both front hard lines with flex SS fo easy of use / running, could be another waste of money and don't have the energy to rip out old hard line and snake in new ones.

Can't be more then 4ft, they use lengths near that on them hi dollar choppers.
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 01:52 PM
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Re: SS Flex Line Vs Hard Line - who wins at what length

For braking? Flex line wouldn't be desirable over hard line at any length.
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 03:59 PM
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Re: SS Flex Line Vs Hard Line - who wins at what length

agreeing with apeiron; braided line will flex with pressure, hard line will not. braided should only be used for the small runs to the tire only because the wheel & caliper move, something hard line doesnt handle too well for very long.

i had great luck with my finelines replacement pieces and they were very reasonably priced for prebent stuff. or you can go DIY, just make sure to get the correct fittings
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 10:30 PM
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Re: SS Flex Line Vs Hard Line - who wins at what length

I have brake line (hard lines) to the rear calipers I would do ss for the front still waiting to do h ls1 brake swap up front does anyone kno how to or a link to do ls1 rear brakes on a lt1 rear end I may just get sloted rotors for the rear with good pads
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Old Nov 25, 2011 | 01:48 AM
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Re: SS Flex Line Vs Hard Line - who wins at what length

Ive talked to all of the top hose brand sellers like russell and they all have said lengths of 4-5ft are not only normal but there is no difference in operation.

The lazy way it will be.
[I do not want to have to remove the old hard lines, or snake new ones.]
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