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BDK · Post by **BDK** » Jan 30, 2005 11:09 AM

No, I am not a redneck but I do have a muscle car back ground and since everything is coming off the car anyway, I am thinking about replacing all the brake lines with SS ones. Is that over the Top, or too far over the top???
It Would be a shame to clean everything up and then have the old lines just sitting there, so If I was going to replace them why not use SS???
Fire away as I put on my Nomex Boxers this morning......

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Duke · Post by **Duke** » Jan 30, 2005 11:14 AM

"While you are there", I would. You can have the mounting hardware gold plated too. Gold does not corrode you know. I know a guy who restored a Austin-Healey 3000 and GPed most of the fasteners in the engine compartment.

Just make sure you car is not nicer than mine

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HTH's

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BDK · Post by **BDK** » Jan 30, 2005 11:17 AM

I am having them replated thru Allen, they replate all the clips in their restos so I was jsut going to send them down and have them do mine, not much $$ to do that, maybe even freee or as close to it as possible....

fastpat · Post by **fastpat** » Jan 30, 2005 11:58 AM

[QUOTE="BNC"]No, I am not a redneck but I do have a muscle car back ground and since everything is coming off the car anyway, I am thinking about replacing all the brake lines with SS ones. Is that over the Top, or too far over the top???
It Would be a shame to clean everything up and then have the old lines just sitting there, so If I was going to replace them why not use SS???
Fire away as I put on my Nomex Boxers this morning......

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I went to SS brake hoses on my '72 Coupe, as set on the e28 when I did the "Big brake" swap, and have a set to go on the e30. I guess you could say I'm a believer in this upgrade, so, yes, do it as long as they're made by a professional.

The braking feel is enhanced quite a bit, with noticeably less pedal travel.

I also bought and used a Motive Products pressure bleeder which cleaned out the whole brake and clutch hydraulics "while I was in there".

Mark 88/M5 Houston · Post by **Mark 88/M5 Houston** » Jan 30, 2005 12:10 PM

Had them on the 533i and a 2002 previously. Didn't have the 528i long enough to get into the brakes, or it would have had them. I have a set down stairs (thanks Steve H.) for the M that will be installed along with freshly rebuilt front calipers and E34 rears before 5er Fest.

Dinan 5er · Post by **Dinan 5er** » Jan 30, 2005 12:48 PM

I replaced mine when I did the big brake upgrade "while I was in there". Make sure you get the SS lines with teflon protective covering. It helps keep grit out of the SS braids, which helps them last longer. I agree with fastpat, get a pressure bleeder and clean out the whole system after the install.

Mike

BDK · Post by **BDK** » Jan 30, 2005 2:16 PM

Yeah, the SS brake Hoses( if you will) are a give me, I am talking about the Hardlines that run from the front to the back of the car and possibly the fuel lines as well.....but thanks for the replies anyway, all and any info greatly appreciated....

fastpat · Post by **fastpat** » Jan 30, 2005 2:22 PM

[QUOTE="BNC"]Yeah, the SS brake Hoses( if you will) are a give me, I am talking about the Hardlines that run from the front to the back of the car and possibly the fuel lines as well.....but thanks for the replies anyway, all and any info greatly appreciated....[/QUOTE]

Ahhhh, I see. Tkere are a couple of companies that will make these for you, and will bent them in advance if you send them the old lines. They advertise in some of the street rod magazines.

I'd only do this if my old lines were seriously rusted, it's a lot of trouble I'd guess, but would last longer than the car will.

Tjn182 · Post by **Tjn182** » Jan 30, 2005 3:49 PM

Are you talking about replacing the 1 foot(ish) brake lines that connect directly to the brakes? Or are you talking about replacing ALL of the brake lines --- to/from ABS pump and all??

Post by **Shawn D.** » Jan 30, 2005 3:54 PM

I'd stay away from trying to replace the stock hard lines unless they're unserviceable. I've replaced all the hard lines on my '57 Chevy, which has fewer than an E28 (especially one with ABS) and it's a real PITA to get the contours the way you want, especially on the long runs. It'll be even more of a PITA with stainless, as you can't double-flare it and will need to use brass sealing "cones," whereas regular steel lines can be double-flared and require no sealing devices. Also, with steel lines, forming them is much easier and can be done adequately with relatively inexpensive tools -- for stainless, you must buy the high-$$$ tools.

Marshall · Post by **Marshall** » Jan 30, 2005 9:48 PM

Brad, this is how drivable cars become 'trailer queens'. Each part that gets detailed makes the next piece look bad and then when it is perfect, you hate to drive it because of the wear and tear. Having to clean up the body, chassis, suspension and the engine compartment after getting caught in a rain or worse a cloud of newly hatched ladybugs, etc. eats up alot of your free time (if there is such a thing!) Seems like more fun to spend the time exercising the car on all the excellent 'twisties' in our back yard.

It's hard to know where to stop when the urge to make the car a little bit nicer bites you, huh? Good luck with the project!

Marshall

BDK · Post by **BDK** » Jan 31, 2005 9:58 AM

Yeah, I know. But While I'm there...yadaX3. This car will not be my daily driver, but a Sunday Driver, Nice day driver etc....Or what some may call a #2 car, #1 being a restored non driver, #2 being a restored slight driver...
I guess you need to know me better....LOL
The little things will drive me nuts, I shoulda done this , I shoulda done that etc....
But I will drive it, but to be able to insure it for what it will appraise for, it can't be my Daily Driver....
I am still not sure what I am going to do yet but just thought I would ask...
Thanks for your opinion though, they all matter,

BMWJustin · Post by **BMWJustin** » Feb 02, 2005 4:12 PM

Ive done Stainless braided lines on both the turbo 635 and my H5s and have felt an improvemet in feel and a shorter travel on the brake pedal. Go for it, it helps especially if you plan to so drivers schools or autocrosses.
Good Luck with the project
Justin

BMWJustin · Post by **BMWJustin** » Feb 02, 2005 4:31 PM

Whups.... didnt read that one right.... hard lines would really make it more of a show car ,but do what you like..
Justin

Post by **Shawn D.** » Feb 02, 2005 8:32 PM

[QUOTE="BMWJustin"]Whups.... didnt read that one right.... hard lines would really make it more of a show car ,but do what you like..
Justin[/QUOTE]
BNC is talking about replacing the hard parts of the line with stainless tubing, not replacing the flex portions with stainless tubing.

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