something i have never seen before on summit racing

[sloth69mustang]

i was going to order my stainless steel brake lines and went to suggested parts just to see what it said. and they have all these hose assembly lube and fitting sealing kits? i have never seen this before but i have never had stainless steel lines on a car or truck yet. so is this stuff really needed to have my lines last awhile or is this as important as a heat shield on a muffler? and yes you dont need them ha

 

[Mac]

Wouldn't think you need them, post up the link.
Dave

 

[sloth69mustang]

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EXP-7315/

 

[chazzone]

I'm seeing zip ties and clamps to keep your lines off the wheels or other moving parts. That's a good idea...ask me how I know...it sure does suck to ruin a weekend when you find out the tire has rubbed a hole in your new brake lines.

I also see crush washers..got to have them.

Assembly Lube...I don't know. Never used it on brakes.

 

[sloth69mustang]

I'm seeing zip ties and clamps to keep your lines off the wheels or other moving parts. That's a good idea...ask me how I know...it sure does suck to ruin a weekend when you find out the tire has rubbed a hole in your new brake lines.

I also see crush washers..got to have them.

Assembly Lube...I don't know. Never used it on brakes.

click the suggested parts tab. that is what i am talking about.

 

[Nhaz]

needed or not for racing.

Stainless steel has the advantage of never rusting out.

 

[sloth69mustang]

needed or not for racing.

Stainless steel has the advantage of never rusting out.

the advantage to stainless steel hoses is not as much the rusting is the fact that the hose doesnt flex so it gives more fluid to the caliper which gives a more responsive brake. its not always just used for racing.

 

[sloth69mustang]

i just read the description of the stuff which idk why i didnt read it earlier. but i def dont need it. it was talking about lubing the fits for the brake line which i have never heard before and it seals just fine without that lube stuff

 

[Mac]

And stainless braided hose is much less subject to abrasion and chafing than rubber hose. Looks like a lot of those extra parts are meant for lifted trucks also.
Dave

 

[AllanD]

Stainless steel RIGID lines are also available from summit though you'll need to bend and flare yourself.

Even if the ONLY rigid line you replace with stainless steel is the one that runs back along the drivers side framerail to the rear brakes ANY aggrevations it is worth doing that job is worth it if you only need to do it ONCE.

I replaced that bastard FOUR TIMES on my truck before finally getting a piece of stainless steel 3/16" hardline, now I'll NEVER need to do it again...

I also replaced the front brake hardlines with stainless steel.

The only lines on my truck that aren't stainless are the lines actually
on the rear axle.

AD

 

[Shran]

The assembly lube is probably for disc brake slider pins.

 

[88_Eddie]

they just want you to buy more shit cause i'm sure they've seen a drop in sales with the economy being F-ed up. kinda like how autozone has a packet of lube for any job you may be doing on your car and they always recommend it.

 

[Shran]

they just want you to buy more shit cause i'm sure they've seen a drop in sales with the economy being F-ed up. kinda like how autozone has a packet of lube for any job you may be doing on your car and they always recommend it.

It has more to do with profit margins than anything - if you can offer a $1.50 packet of lube that costs you $0.10, and you sell it 10,000 times, it equals huge profits. My previous employer (OfficeMax) called it "promoting ad-ons" which really equates to psychological warfare on your customers to make them buy more shit than they originally intended to.

You really do need lube for brake slider pins because they will rust and the calipers will stick.

 

[OilPatch197]

It has more to do with profit margins than anything - if you can offer a $1.50 packet of lube that costs you $0.10, and you sell it 10,000 times, it equals huge profits. My previous employer (OfficeMax) called it "promoting ad-ons" which really equates to psychological warfare on your customers to make them buy more shit than they originally intended to.

You really do need lube for brake slider pins because they will rust and the calipers will stick.

Just go into a parts store, AutoZone is really good with the little stuff at the counter!

 

[sloth69mustang]

Stainless steel RIGID lines are also available from summit though you'll need to bend and flare yourself.

Even if the ONLY rigid line you replace with stainless steel is the one that runs back along the drivers side framerail to the rear brakes ANY aggrevations it is worth doing that job is worth it if you only need to do it ONCE.

I replaced that bastard FOUR TIMES on my truck before finally getting a piece of stainless steel 3/16" hardline, now I'll NEVER need to do it again...

I also replaced the front brake hardlines with stainless steel.

The only lines on my truck that aren't stainless are the lines actually
on the rear axle.

AD

yeah agreed. but we are talking about the hoses i am getting stainless steel hard lines tho when mine do blow and the rear end is getting them as well. there is a place here in columbus, oh that if you bring them your factory line with the bends still there they will bend you everything to exactly how it came out. and they do it in stainless steel as well.