i herd a rumor that you need to replace SS brake lines every couple of years or so, is this true?? thanks a lot

 

I don't see why you would have to seen how they are suppose to not break or crack. Isn't that the main reason people (myself included) swapped out the rubber ones for the ss??

 

ss lines that do not have a protective plastic cover over them SHOULD be replaced as a matter of preventative maintenence because dirt can get trapped under the SS braid and wear at the inner lining, eventually causing a leak.

so for racing, they'll replace them on whatever cycle, like every season, as a matter of safety. cost of replacing lines is always cheaper than finding out on track....

but nowadays SS lines have protective tubing on the outside to keep the bad stuff out. even so, consider checking up on them every once in a while. theyre not lifetime parts, nothing on a car is.

 

Tyson is correct on this!

Part of the problem is that stainless steel braided lines can get damaged and not have the damage visable.

So, replacing them is more of a safety consern.

Personally, I feel that if they are routed correctly and not binding, I'd have no problem with running them on the street for several years before getting worried about it.

Wes