Steel braided brake lines

[Sooperdave]

On 7/21/2018 at 3:40 PM, Q8_TwinTurbo said:

Spooperdave, 

 

The StopTech rear brake lines set with part number 950.66504 that are listed for the 4WD model also fit the RWD trucks. I can verify this after having installed both front and rear brake line sets today.

Good to know!  Thanks for the info.  

[Bubbles]

FYI, steel braided lines are only for pedal feel. They do NOTHING else.

Edited July 23, 2018 by Bubbles

[Q8_TwinTurbo]

Bubbles,

 

I do agree with your post regarding the steel braided lines do nothing but help firm the pedal feel. They give you a firmer more consistent pedal feel. Since any car enthusiast is replacing the stock brake lines with stainless steel braided lines, i insist that they change the brake fluid to a DOT.4 or even better a DOT.5 spec fluid as well as add better brake pads and rotors. That recipe would make the brake performance jump to another level without the need to go to expensive big brake kits.

 

I will try to post photos of the brake parts i changed with some description once i get back home. The brake feel and performance is much better than stock.

 

Here is a description of the StopTech stainless steel brake lines from their website;

 

 

Improve vehicle brake performance and feel with DOT-Compliant Stoptech^® Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines.

Stoptech^® Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines provide a quicker, firmer, more consistent pedal response by maintaining consistent brake pressure. Additionally, stainless steel lines provide precision brake modulation, especially during threshold braking. The improvement in pedal feel is more dramatic on older vehicles where the factory rubber line may have softened and swelled due to age.

StopTech^® brake lines consist of a PTFE (commonly referred to as Teflon^®) inner line that carries the brake fluid, which is then covered with a layer of stainless steel woven braid. The PTFE  tube is very resistant to expansion under pressure and will not degrade from exposure to brake fluid.

The braided stainless steel provides support for the PTFE and the weave is extremely durable against incidental impact and abrasion. Next the stainless braided hose is coated with a clear abrasion resistant PVC cover for maximum protection against chaffing and strain relief devices reinforce end fittings.

A variety of end fittings are available to meet most application needs. All fittings are engineered for proper fit and durability. All necessary brackets and fasteners are included with each line kit.

Edited July 25, 2018 by Q8_TwinTurbo

[Grumpy Tooch]

On 7/21/2018 at 4:40 PM, Q8_TwinTurbo said:

Spooperdave, 

 

The StopTech rear brake lines set with part number 950.66504 that are listed for the 4WD model also fit the RWD trucks. I can verify this after having installed both front and rear brake line sets today.

Do these kits all come with 2 front caliper and 2 rear INNER lines?  Crown you have to order rear caliper lines in addition to the kit.  Why is this?  Do other companies do this as well?  Shouldn't a kit include ALL lines otherwise it defeats the purpose. 

[Grumpy Tooch]

On 7/21/2018 at 4:40 PM, Q8_TwinTurbo said:

Spooperdave, 

 

The StopTech rear brake lines set with part number 950.66504 that are listed for the 4WD model also fit the RWD trucks. I can verify this after having installed both front and rear brake line sets today.

I can only find the 2 wheel kit for front...they dont seem to offer a kit for all 4 corners.  Which doesnt make sense as it is 4 wheel disk system

[midwestdenaliguy]

On 2/7/2022 at 5:19 PM, Grumpy Tooch said:

I can only find the 2 wheel kit for front...they dont seem to offer a kit for all 4 corners.  Which doesnt make sense as it is 4 wheel disk system

 

I know this is old, but by chance did you find a kit for the rear stainless hose lines? I can only find front stainless lines for the Sierra.