[wheelhaus]

Modern brake lines are internally reinforced with an aramid fiber weave, making them surprisingly robust. Gone are the days of basic rubber brake lines that just swell under pressure. If I were to “upgrade” I’d consider Speigler first. But I’ve not noticed the night/day difference brake line manufacturers claim. The bling factor is fun, aftermarket lines do look good.

Biggest problem is mostly the mess it makes with brake fluid and the possibility for installing something incorrectly. Kinking a hard line, rounding off a flare nut, cross threading a caliper, forgetting a banjo washer.. The performance benefit/pedal feel is marginal at best. I’ve had the outer sleeve get stained and brittle and crack on some lines from frequent bending. The outer sleeve is just an abrasion protection, but I wrapped the damaged spots with a self-fusing silicone to offer some protection until I could replace them. Its not a difficult job, but as others have said the juice isn’t worth the squeeze like it used to be.