Stainless Steel Brake-lines

e46e92love · 12-29-2008, 06:45 PM

Why didn't BMW include these as standard equipment? If they are worried about crack or bending could they just wrap them in plastic like the after-market ones (i.e. SST) to reduce the risk of fraying from rubbing that BMW might be worried about? These types of lines run about $100 for front and rear lines and everyone who has ever done this upgrade has said it makes a big difference in pedal feel. If it does and its such a small expense, couldn't BMW just add $100 or so to the MSRP and throw them on?

Is there some downside to upgraded steel performance break-lines that I am unaware of that BMW is aware of other than money that has led them to avoid them?

Thanks for in advanced to anyone who chimes in!!!

Cheers,
e46e92

sparkyg · 12-30-2008, 10:32 AM

BMW has gotta put the brakes on somewhere to control the costs. I think they also know people who are serious trackers will mod the brakes anyhow.

I ordered some and will put on in the spring.

I am pretty sure neither the M5/M6 have SST brake lines. They certainly do have better brakes.

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e46e92love Brigadier General 236 Rep 3,303 Posts Drives: e92 ///M3; X3 (wife's) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The East Side of Things iTrader: (0)	Stainless Steel Brake-lines Why didn't BMW include these as standard equipment? If they are worried about crack or bending could they just wrap them in plastic like the after-market ones (i.e. SST) to reduce the risk of fraying from rubbing that BMW might be worried about? These types of lines run about $100 for front and rear lines and everyone who has ever done this upgrade has said it makes a big difference in pedal feel. If it does and its such a small expense, couldn't BMW just add $100 or so to the MSRP and throw them on? Is there some downside to upgraded steel performance break-lines that I am unaware of that BMW is aware of other than money that has led them to avoid them? Thanks for in advanced to anyone who chimes in!!! Cheers, e46e92 __________________ "...it's not about the money and not about the brand of the car, it's about handling,performance and passion......And that, no other car has all together like an M3........when you talk about the most complete car the M is invincible." --Tony Kanaan.
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sparkyg Brigadier General 142 Rep 3,522 Posts Drives: work truck Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oil Country iTrader: (5)	BMW has gotta put the brakes on somewhere to control the costs. I think they also know people who are serious trackers will mod the brakes anyhow. I ordered some and will put on in the spring. I am pretty sure neither the M5/M6 have SST brake lines. They certainly do have better brakes.
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