SS brake lines

[Wildman95GS-T]

I replaced my rubber brake lines a few months ago with SS brake lines, i noticed something strange yesterday, the clear sleeving covering the SS braiding has started to melt in a few spots. Has anyone had this happen to them ? I don't think this will effect the integrity of the lines, what do you think ?

 

[Texas gst]

The sleeving shouldn't matter (plastic?). You shouldn't have anything to worry about.

 

[2GbTalonGuy]

It shouldn't affect the integrity of the lines. But as to why they are melting, you will want to look into. I've had SS lines for the past 4-5 years, on 3 different cars, and they have never melted. Something is wrong there. Could it possibly be ribbing the tire or axle? If so that could eventually affect the integrity of the line.

 

[AllShallPerish]

It should be ok..

 

[Wildman95GS-T]

Thanks, it is on the front brakes and the melted or scorched white areas is very close to the rotor. I will take a picture tomorrow in daylight, my flash did not do well.

 

[DSMnOOb00]

what are the real benefits to having ss brake lines? are they easy to install?

sorry didnt mean redirect the question, altho I want to see those pics of your melted line sleeves

 

[2GbTalonGuy]

what are the real benefits to having ss brake lines? are they easy to install?

sorry didnt mean redirect the question, altho I want to see those pics of your melted line sleeves

It stiffens up the pedal and gives you more responsive brakes by eliminating the "ballooning" effect of the rubber lines.

To the OP. I really recommend looking into why this is happening. Your lines should not be melting!

 

[Silvertune]

SS lines are the way to go and a nice easy instal for beginner mechanics.

I would assume you routed them right and they're not just flopping around next to the rotor which would leave me to believe you've got some serious heat coming off your brakes. You're not stopping hard from 3 digits with the stock brakes are you?

 

[2GbTalonGuy]

SS lines are the way to go and a nice easy instal for beginner mechanics.

I would assume you routed them right and they're not just flopping around next to the rotor which would leave me to believe you've got some serious heat coming off your brakes. You're not stopping hard from 3 digits with the stock brakes are you?

Even that shouldn't cause your lines to melt.

 

[Wildman95GS-T]

Sorry it took so long for me get pictures, work has been murder and i have not been getting off until dark every day. Silvertune, i am pretty sure they are routed correctly and no i have not been doing any hard braking from 100+.

 

[TunersNation]

That looks like the tire has been touching the line.

 

[2GbTalonGuy]

Grab a set of new front lines and adjust them so they aren't so close to the wheel/rotor. It does look like they have been rubbing something.

 

[Wildman95GS-T]

I am really confused my wheels are very open and the lines are not close to anything

 

[TunaTalon]

One end of the brake line is fixed to the chassis, and the other end moves with the suspension. The line is rubbing on the dust cover as the wheel goes up and down.

 

[Wildman95GS-T]

Thanks