Should I Use A Steel Brake Line Kit Or A Rubber Brake Line Kit?
Question:
Hi, I have a Magic Tilt Trailer that I may convert to Disc Brakes. To you suggest using Poly brake lines or the traditional steel. Thanks
asked by: John H
Expert Reply:
Though you can definitely go with the all flexible line kits, like the Kodiak Hydraulic Brake Line Kit # 15SI-BLKIT, I do prefer the more traditional steel kits, like the HydraStar Hydraulic Brake Line Kit # HS496-251. I have found the steel line to be a bit easier to mount, especially if there is excess as it can just be coiled up and out of the way, but mostly as they are more durable than their rubber counterparts. Granted, the steel line kits for disc brakes will also use the shorter rubber hoses to attach to the calipers, but this is just due to the movement that calipers can have when braking. Steel kits, again like the # HS496-251, will be more expensive though.
So again, personal preference, but I do prefer the steel line kits for their durability.
Products Referenced in This Question
Kodiak Hydraulic Brake Line Kit - Single Axle - 15'
- Accessories and Parts
- Brake Actuator
- Trailer Brakes
- Disc Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- 15 Feet Long
- Brake Lines
- Flexible Brake Hose
- Brake Line Kits
- Single Axle
- Kodiak
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Hydrastar Hydraulic Brake Line Kit - Single Axle - 25' Long, 1/4" Main Line
- Accessories and Parts
- Brake Actuator
- Trailer Brakes
- Disc Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- 25 Feet Long
- Brake Lines
- Steel Line and Flexible Hose
- Brake Line Kits
- Single Axle
- Hydrastar
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Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 10" Rotor - 5 on 4-1/2 - Dacromet - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Brakes
- Disc Brakes
- Marine Grade
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Rotor
- 3500 lbs Axle
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- Kodiak
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