Stainless braided brake lines

bismic · #1 (**permalink**) 07-15-2007, 08:37 AM

Where are some good places (and what are the good brands) to get braided stainless steel brake lines? I checked inlinetube.com but it did not appear they had lines for my son's truck. I know Autozone carries Russell. Are these reliable? My son's truck is a 1996 F250HD 7.3L.

Lone Wolf #2 · #2 (**permalink**) 07-17-2007, 03:43 PM

I'm pretty sure LMC lists the SS braided lines. Is the truck lifted or stock? If it's lifted the kit manufacturer should have new lines available.

bismic · #3 (**permalink**) 07-17-2007, 09:39 PM

The truck is not lifted. The orginal hoses are getting cracks from age and my son likes to go mudding a lot so I figured the braided stainless would be a little more rugged - and they look great! I will look at LMC - I had not heard of them before.

Thanks,
mark

75F350 · #4 (**permalink**) 07-17-2007, 10:38 PM

Russell, Earls, Aeroquip, Explorer (pro-comp) and many others all make quality brake lines. These are all DOT approved for street use.
An alternative would be to have them made at a hydraulic hose shop. They are a little less expensive to have them custom made.

bismic · #5 (**permalink**) 07-18-2007, 12:15 AM

Thanks! I looked at LMC and they do not make stainless braided lines for my truck. I will probably go w/ a quality hose from someone on your list.

03arnold · #6 (**permalink**) 07-19-2007, 07:28 PM

Not to jack this thread..but I have a similar question about the braided stainless steel brake line. If I want to order lengths of the tubing...what size is it? -4AN...-6AN? I have a 1992 F150.

fastback69 · #7 (**permalink**) 07-19-2007, 10:11 PM

I have a set of Earls brake lines but don't have them on yet. They are very nice. I had a local speed shop order them. If you want to run AN, go with a -3 (3/16").