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Old 03-01-2004, 01:45 AM
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Ive noticed on my V during a TT Ice race my front brakes slowly fade to nothing and by the end of a eight lap race I have no fronts at all. Any ideas why and how to fix? Is it my stock lines swelling up and loosing pressure? would stainless steel lines help?
 
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Old 03-01-2004, 10:34 AM
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You're correct. The hot brake fluid is causing the stock lines to swell, instead of putting the pressure to the caliper, where it is intended to go. Stainless steel lines will cure this.
 
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Old 03-01-2004, 02:49 PM
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is it also possible that the breaks are accumlating ice and then freezin up?
 
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Old 03-01-2004, 09:37 PM
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Default Front brakes fade on V.....

I was wondering about the ice possiblity also. But when Im out racing the TT track Im allways on fronts trying not to run over people, I'll try the stainless steel lines. thanks guys
 
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