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Snookwhaler, From one A&P to another yup!. Although I still believe the SS is fine for the street a good set of OEM lines would be fine and possibly less expensive. On the track the SS lines do improve pedal feel and safety especially with an upgraded braking system ( IE PSI , )
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from my experience with SS lines (Troutman, DOT approved) I'd do it again:
1986 190D 2.5 lines were on for over 200K miles (sold). 1987 300E have about 150K miles on them so far. 1979 6.9, about 10k miles over 18 years so far. Note that the fluid is flushed about every 2 years.
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Hanno '79 6.9 Sold (after 27 years) '83 280SL, 5 spd. '94 E320 Sdn. 5 spd conversion '02 E320 Sdn.(on loan to mom!) '87 300E (5 spd. conversion) Sold '05 E500 Wagon |
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The last vehicle I had braided stainless hoses made for was an 81 Subaru GL Hatch that I replaced the rear drum brakes with disks. The cheapest rubber hoses I could find were about $40 per side, I had the pair made for $65.
The rubber hoses for an 82 300sd can be had for $13 for the fronts, and $12 for the rears, so no cost savings on going stainless. Still, I can only imagine that with four wheel disk brakes the pedal feel would be much better, and allow you to stop these big cars much quicker. |
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