Do steel brake lines really improve stopping power? I searched but am still undecided due to the difference in peoples opinion. What does every one think?
My brothers 85 2wd pickup front brakes lines are in bad shape (cracked and ready to burst). I am wondering if I should get new ss brake line for my 92 2wd pick up and install my old lines on his or just get the OEM front brake lines and instal them of his truck before he ends up in a ditch. Will the 92 lines fit the 85?

 

Personally I'd go with stainless steel because I live in Newfoundland, and things rust out pretty quickly here. I can't see it really improving stopping power much. Unless non-steel lines expanded when you pressed on the pedal maybe... I think the most important thing here is that whatever you get WORKS. (and in high rust areas, lasts)

 

thanks for the reply. What part of the non steel brake lines would be in danger of rusting? How would the would getting the stainless steel brake lines improve this rust danger?

 

I've got the skyjacker braded stainless lines on my truck. I like em a lot and they do seem to improve the braking ability. They aren't going to make so much of a difference under regular in town driving. Its when you have to hit the brakes real hard (like when some jackass pulls out in front of you and then hits his brakes) that you'll notice the difference. The ss lines don't expand under pressure like the rubber do, so when you have to hit the brakes hard they are going to retain their shape. So you'll get the full pressure going to the calipers and not to stretching the rubber.

My lines have a clear rubber/acrylic coating on the outside of the lines, so I shouldn't have to worry about rust unless I scratch that coating off.

I think they are worth it, so go for it.

 

SS lines are more durable, and aren't prone to expanding under pressure like rubber lines do, so you will get superior pedal feel. Actual braking power won't improve significantly over stock rubber lines in good condition.

Sounds as if your brother's lines need to be replaced ASAP. I would make the decision based on budget.

 

Im putting wheeler SS lines in today, will update you guys. After this I'll have every upgrade to my breaks uvaiable ecept for electirc break fluid feed.

 

Well Im back and the lines made a big difference. There is no dead spot in my pedals any more. When I press down the pedal has a solid gripping feel. The Wheelersoff road Ss line are highly worth the money

 

thanks for the update. I am going to go with the steel lines.

 

who sells them for our trucks?

 

No problome, I love yotatech. People helping each other. ever since I joined yotatech I have made so much progress on my runner

 

...and your wallet is saying "Wha happen??"

Cool, Wheelers didn't have the front lines available last month when I ordered my Revtek from them. I'll have to ping them again.

BigKahuna, did you ever fix your rear sag? I think mine is starting to do so after a month being lifted...

 

I did that today, I dumped the revtek rear for the downey rear coil 3.5. The rear sag is gone, and the kit was perfectly complete with everything I need to take the stress off the 4runner

 

as for the wallet it has been hurting, Imagine this in the last 3 months, I did the revtek, took out the revtek, put in the downey rear kit, bought tires, sold tires, bought new rims and tires, ss break lines all around, redid my ignition setup, changed my sound setup, installed the seat, and did exhuast work. And in the next few weeks more exhuast work and new bumpstops. new shocks, and larsdicos evtually, and may be by xmas, Im gonna have a rear locker on my 2wd.