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I believe you helped prove the point. Note their wordings; built to DOT standards, meets or exceeds DOT standards, and DOT approved. Those are three different statements and the only ones that are DOT approved are nearly triple the $. They also seem to have the wrong test approval number, but it may just be a typo. Then consider the millions of lines that aren't even built to DOT standards, whatever that actually means. Consider the ramifications of installing non approved brake lines and the failure of one leading to an accident.
So now I'm either worried or confused. Eventually I am doing a lift and have been looking at various braided lines for all around. Are all braided lines a potential shafting? I find that hard to believe, but now I wonder. I am far from an expert. Just wanting something reasonably priced, durable, and safe.
In order to be DOT Compliant the part must be built to the DOT spec.
Do realize how many parts are sold and installed everyday that are not DOT approved?
Do you realize that even DOT Approved can and do fail just like non-approved parts?
In order to be DOT Compliant the part must be built to the DOT spec.
Do realize how many parts are sold and installed everyday that are not DOT approved?
Do you realize that even DOT Approved can and do fail just like non-approved parts?
Why are those guys trying to suggest they understand what quality is while drinking PBR? PBR is about the farthest from quality beer one can get... Yuck..
Poor crimping and QC issues, but it is highly brand dependant. As usual you get what you pay for. I've never had an issue with a rubber line, so I now stick with those.
Don't over think it, it's only brake hoses. If one fails you'll hopefully be as lucky as my friend to only have minor damage or die quickly with little pain and no liability.
Year: 1998 Classic (I'll get it running soon....) and 02 Grand
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by '90Cherokee
I believe you helped prove the point. Note their wordings; built to DOT standards, meets or exceeds DOT standards, and DOT approved. Those are three different statements and the only ones that are DOT approved are nearly triple the $. They also seem to have the wrong test approval number, but it may just be a typo. Then consider the millions of lines that aren't even built to DOT standards, whatever that actually means. Consider the ramifications of installing non approved brake lines and the failure of one leading to an accident.
Originally Posted by '90Cherokee
Don't over think it, it's only brake hoses. If one fails you'll hopefully be as lucky as my friend to only have minor damage or die quickly with little pain and no liability.
Brakes are no place for budget parts. The life you save may be.... some innocent child.
With regards to braided vs. rubber to connect the hardline to the caliper....yea, overthinking it.
The OEM rubber line works, has for a long time too. This line is not going to be subjected to stretching, bending or use as a limiting strap.
With regards to braided vs. rubber to connect the hardline to the caliper....yea, overthinking it.
The OEM rubber line works, has for a long time too. This line is not going to be subjected to stretching, bending or use as a limiting strap.
Im going with this mentality. Thanks Frank and all others who weighed in.
I just installed my RC braided brake lines. Why? Because they came with my lift kit. If I had to buy them I definitely would have just purchased some longer rubber hoses and been happy.
So false alarm. It was NOT the soft line. It was the hard line I made that goes over the pumpkin. Musta been a suck job and rubbed. Blew right at the top of it.
