A common upgrade on lifted Toyotas is the addition of
longer brake lines, and these replacements are typically stainless steel
braided lines. Braided lines provide firmer pedal feel because this type
of line expands less than a rubber type line so more pedal pressure is
converted straight to a pressure force at the brake cylinders or caliper
pistons.
Plastic spiral wrap used
One downside to using stainless braided lines is that the outer
braiding is usually more wear fragile than the stock rubber hose. If the
line rubs on a shock or other nearby surface, the braid may eventually
wear and split open. The braid provides much of the strength of the line
so when it does tear there is danger of the inner lining bulging outward,
which may lead to complete failure of the line.
Brake line wrapped with spiral wrap
To protect the stainless line I simply use some plastic
spiral wrap available at most any electrical supply store. It is usually
available in clear or black. The size I used was 1/2" o.d. wrap.
Add some spiral wrap as needed to your brake line to
protect it from rubbing on any nearby surfaces.
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