View Full Version : Changing to dual piston calipers, question about braided brake hose


cottonpicker14
Apr 16th, 03, 05:56 PM
I am looking at change to dual piston 11 inch calipers for my front that is offered by Stainless Steel brakes. They claim they will stop better than my current single piston and will fit without having to alter anything. ( My wheel size is 15inch) Also thinking of changing to their 11 inch slotted rotors.
Anyway, here is the question
I would like to change the front brake lines from rubber to stainless steel ones. Seveal sites sell them. I found on one site though that they mention that their stainless steel braided hose is for single piston.
If I put dual piston calipers on and want stainless braided brake hoses, what is the difference in hoses if calipers are single or dual piston ? Are they bigger, stronger, or what
Thanks

Torker
Apr 16th, 03, 08:57 PM
In my humble opinion, assuming that you already have the 11" single piston disk brakes on your car, I would save your money and not buy the twin piston 11" kit. You would be better off making sure your existing calipers are working properly (if not buy new ones they run about $15) then spend your money on a set of performance brake pad (Hawk HPS or equivalent), the stainless braided lines - don't forget one for the rear rubber line, and a quality set of semimetalic rear shoes. The marginal benefit of the two piston calipers will not be worth their price. If you want a dramatically better stopping brake you will need to step up to a bigger and thicker rotor to gain the mechanical and heat dissipation advantages that an 11" rotor can't physically deliver. Also slotted and drilled rotors are mainly for looks, unfortunately they take away pad surface area, and are more likely to develop cracks. Most performance pads are slotted anyway taking care of the out gassing and dust expelling problems.

davidpozzi
Apr 16th, 03, 10:54 PM
I had the opportunity to ride in Camaros with both stock and the SSB system, the stock system held up a little better than the SSB.
Torker is right.
David

pdq67
Apr 17th, 03, 03:28 PM
Don't forget to get DOT approved SS flex. lines b/c you may not be able to go through a State Safety Inspection at relicensing time??? pdq67