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Old Aug 17, 2019 | 04:30 PM
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have to replace the front lines on my 4x4 xlt. drivers front has a slight leak.
was wondering if they had a stainless kit.

or should i just buy OEM replacements.
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Old Aug 17, 2019 | 07:51 PM
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In my '99, I bent my own from cupra-nickel line for all of them. Easy to work with, and won't rust. In areas I thought were vulnerable to being struck and damaged, I slipped vacuum line over it, and sealed the ends with E6000 adhesive/sealant. If that front line is rusted (only way I know it would leak?), carefully inspect the line going to the rear as well.
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Old Aug 18, 2019 | 01:15 PM
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its not the hard line I need to replace. my bad for not making it clear.
its the brake hose from the hard line out to the wheel I need to replace.
would like to upgrade to stainless braided hose.
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Old Aug 18, 2019 | 01:33 PM
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Try Here......https://www.autoanything.com/brakes/75A4620A0A0.aspx
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Old Aug 18, 2019 | 01:36 PM
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These will probably end up on my '03 the next time I do brakes.

Stoptech 950.65001 Hydraulic Brake Line
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Old Aug 18, 2019 | 01:42 PM
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Stick with the flexible hose. It's flexible for a reason.
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Old Aug 18, 2019 | 01:56 PM
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I was looking at those (Ohio)

didn't know if the fitting would work, the factory ones are square.

mines an 03. also

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Old Aug 18, 2019 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by River1
Stick with the flexible hose. It's flexible for a reason.
Not sure of your point. The Stoptech lines I linked *are* flexible. They're stainless braid over Teflon hose.
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Originally Posted by OhioLariat
Not sure of your point. The Stoptech lines I linked *are* flexible. They're stainless braid over Teflon hose.
Sorry for not being clearer on this. I was writing to the OP where it was said in the original post he was looking for a stainless kit and then in another post further explained he was looking to replace the hoses. The braided stainless are a good choice but they are still flexible hoses underneath the braiding. My point to him was not to replace the hoses with a solid, stainless tubing.
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Old Aug 19, 2019 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by River1
Stick with the flexible hose. It's flexible for a reason.
What nooo






yea I got that. its flexi for a reason.
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