Stock vs Stainless Hydraulics?

 Soon I'll be replacing the brake and clutch hoses on my bike, which were
likely installed by the factory in 1997.

Other than looks, is there any sort of operational difference between stock
and stainless hoses?

Any particular brand that suits your fancy?  Installation tips?

TIA,

CS

 
This is self-evident and not worth saying (I'm sure you know it already),
but the theory is that OEM brakelines expand under pressure slightly, giving
a slightly imprecise feel and action of the brakes.  In effect, the lines
themselves act as a low-capacity hydraulic accumulator.

The stainless lines expand less.  Folks who do stoppies and so on claim they
are better.

As far as reliability (bursting and so on), I believe that stainless lines
have failure modes and inspection problems as well, and I'm not positive
that they are less likely to burst after some time in service than OEM
lines.

I hope somebody who really knows one or two things about motorcycles can say
more about this ... I'm curious myself.

The Lizard

 

Somebody once claimed that the inner plastic tubing of a braided steel
covered hose would be less flexible than rubber tubing when exposed to
temperatures many degrees below zero.

But that was about 25 years ago and I never heard anything else about
the assertion. (1)
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(1) Fuck you, Neil. I wasn't talking to you.

 


There are some informal observations:

http://www.iwsti.com/forums/gr-braking/153439-stainless-steel-brake-lines-dangerous.html

that would leave one a bit concerned.

I know nothing, so I'm waiting for Mr. Credible to come along ...

The Lizard

 

He will be holding hands with Jesus, if he ever shows up in reeky...